Checking The Front Brake Linings; Removing Front Brake Linings - KTM 400 EXC EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the front brake linings

9.62
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to worn brake linings.
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Worn brake linings should be replaced immediately in an authorized KTM workshop.

Removing front brake linings

9.63
Warning
Danger of accidents Improper brake maintenance and repair.
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Always have your brake system maintained and repaired in an authorized KTM workshop.
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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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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
Measurement of
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
600706-10
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the front brake linings.
400235-10
x
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Press the brake caliper by hand on to the brake disc in order to press back the
brake pistons.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
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Remove the locking split pins
pads.
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Remove cable clip
500089-11
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Clean brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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with membrane .
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.
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5 mm (0.2 in)
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p. 106)
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
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(
x
, withdraw the bolt
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. Remove screws and take off brake caliper.
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.
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p. 59)
, and take out the brake
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