Changing The Basic Position Of The Foot Brake Pedal; Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level; Refilling The Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir; Checking The Rear Brake Pads - KTM 1998 400 R Owner's Handbook Manual

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Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal*

The basic position of the foot brake pedal can be altered by turning the
stop screw 1 . The free play at the foot brake pedal must then be adjusted
by means of the piston rod
2
Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm
(0,12–0,20 in) of free play, before the piston rod can move the piston in
the brake cylinder (to be recognised from the resistance on the foot brake
pedal).
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F THIS FREE PLAY IS NOT PRESENT
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WHEN DRIVING CAUSING CONSTANT FRICTION OF THE BRAKE PADS
SYSTEM OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES

Checking rear brake fluid level

The reservoir for the rear disc brake is located on the left-hand side of the
vehicle next to the carburetor carburetor connection boot. The brake fluid
level may not drop below the „MlN" marking when the vehicle is in an
upright position.
WARNING
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F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS
A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN
KTM
AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IMMEDIATELY

Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir*

When the brake fluid level has dropped to the MIN mark, you need to refill
the brake fluid reservoir.
For better access to the brake fluid reservoir, remove the seat and the right
side cover. Remove plug 3 with rubber boot
5.1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT 5.1) up to the „MAX" mark. Replace rubber
boot and plug. Overflown or spilled brake liquid must be rinsed off with
water.
WARNING
– NEVER DOT5
USE BRAKE FLUID
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COLOR EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
– S
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
– B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
A DOCTOR
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ON T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
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SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER

Checking the rear brake pads

The brake pads can be inspected from the rear. The thickness of the linings
may not be less than 1 mm (0.04 in).
WARNING
A
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
,
MM OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
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F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTI
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RELY WORN AWAY THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE
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BRAKE DISC IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
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CAUTION
THEN PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM
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4 and add brake liquid DOT
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T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
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VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
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RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
CAUTION
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IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT REMOVER
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OR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON
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CAUTION
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HE BRAKING
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CONSULT
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