Changing The Basic Position Of The Foot Brake Lever; Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level; Refilling Rear Brake Fluid - KTM 990 SUPER DUKE Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Changing the basic position of the foot brake lever *

Loosen the counternut [1] and turn the push rod [2] until the foot brake lever is in the right
position. Tighten the counternut again. For the best possible connection, the push rod
should be screwed at least 6 turns (6 mm) into the heim joint (see drawing).
If the push rod is not screwed in far enough, the connection can brake and cause the rear
brake to fail in extreme cases.
IF THE PUSH ROD IS NOT SCREWED IN FAR ENOUGH, THE CONNECTION CAN BRAKE AND CAUSE
THE REAR BRAKE TO FAIL IN EXTREME CASES.

Checking the rear brake fluid level

The brake fluid reservoir for the rear brake is located on the rear right of the vehicle and has
a "MIN" and a "MAX" mark. The brake fluid level may not fall below the "MIN" mark when
the vehicle is parked in an upright position.
– IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS
A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN
AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY.
– HAVE THE BRAKE FLUID CHANGED AT AN AUTHORIZED KTM WORKSHOP EVERY 2 YEARS.

Refilling rear brake fluid *

It is not necessary to refill brake fluid under normal conditions (see General information on
KTM disk brakes).
However, brake fluid must be refilled as soon as the brake fluid level reaches the MIN mark.
Remove the cover [3] and rubber boot [4]. Add DOT 5.1 (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1).
Press the rubber boot together and remount the cover. Wash off any overflowing or spilled
brake fluid with water. Actuate the rear brake until you feel the pressure point.
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