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

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the rear brake linings

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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 rear brake linings

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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.

Installing the rear brake linings

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Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to use of non-approved brake linings.
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Brake linings available from accessory suppliers are often not tested and approved for use on KTM vehicles. The construc-
tion and friction factor of the brake linings and therefore the brake power can differ considerably from the original KTM
brake linings. If brake linings are used that differ from the originals, there is no guarantee that they comply with the origi-
nal license. The vehicle no longer corresponds to the condition at delivery, and the warranty is no longer valid.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
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Add brake fluid to level
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount the screw cap with the membrane and the O-ring.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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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 rear brake linings.
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x
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Press the brake caliper by hand on to the brake disc in order to press back the
brake piston.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake piston 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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Clean brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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Check the brake discs. (
with membrane and the O-ring.
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p. 106)
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
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( p. 63)
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, withdraw the bolt
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p. 55)
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, and take out the brake
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