Checking Free Travel Of Hand Brake Lever; Adjusting Basic Position Of Handbrake Lever (All Xc-W Models) - KTM 400 EXC EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking free travel of 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.
Adjusting basic position of handbrake lever (all XC‑W models)
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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
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Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Wear limit of brake discs
Front
400257-10
Rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the brake disc.
(all XC‑W models)
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Push the hand brake lever forwards and check free travel
Free travel of hand brake lever
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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(all EXC models)
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Push the hand brake to the handlebar and check free travel
Free travel of hand brake lever
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic setting of the handbrake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
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Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
handbrake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the handbrake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
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Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
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adjust the basic position of handbrake lever. (
Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. (
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2.5 mm (0.098 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
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≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
p. 56)
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≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
p. 57)
p. 56)
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