Checking The Free Play Of The Hand Brake Lever - KTM 450 XC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the free play of the hand brake lever

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Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake in the brake system. The front brake can
fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.
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Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disc to
see if it conforms to measurement
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the brake
linings.
Wear limit of brake discs
Front
400362-10
Rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value.
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Change the brake disc.
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3.5 mm (0.138 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
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