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

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking free play of foot 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 foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake can
fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
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Remove the front brake linings.
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid over-
flows from the brake fluid reservoir.
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Mount the front brake linings.
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Top up brake fluid to level
Guideline
Measurement of
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
100036-10
x ( p. 109)
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with membrane .
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x ( p. 110)
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p. 194)
5 mm (0.2 in)
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