Adjusting Of Free Travel At The Hand Brake Lever; Checking Brake Fluid Level - Front Brake - KTM 625 LC4 SUPERCOMPETITION Owner's Handbook Manual

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DOT
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BRAKE PADS:
The motorcycles are delivered with organic brake pads and have also been
type-coded with these pads. Said pads are suitable for almost the entire
range of application of these motorcycles.It is only for competitive racing in
extremely dirty conditions (e.g., water in combination with sand and mud)
that we recommend brake pads that have sintered linings. However, take
notice of the fact that brake pads with sintered linings have not been type-
coded! Besides, they may cause greater wear on the brake discs.
WARNING
B
RAKE SHOES AVAILABLE IN THE ACCESSORY TRADE ARE OFTEN NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
KTM
OPERATION OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN ROAD TRAFFIC
AND FRICTION FACTOR AND THEREFORE THE BRAKING POWER CAN DEVIATE SIGNIFI
KTM
CANTLY FROM ORIGINAL BRAKE SHOES
THOSE PROVIDED WITH THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
THEY ARE AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN ROAD TRAFFIC
LONGER COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR
ROAD TRAFFIC AND THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS:
The brake fluid reservoirs on the front and rear wheel brakes have been designed in
such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not
necessary to top up the brake fluid. 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.
BRAKE FLUID:
KTM fills the brake systems with Shell Advance Brake DOT 5.1 brake fluid,
one of the best brake fluids that is currently available. We recommend that
you continue to use it. DOT 5.1 brake fluid is based on glycol ether and of
an amber color. If you do not have any DOT 5.1 for refilling, you may use
DOT 4 brake fluid. However, you should replace it as soon as possible
by DOT 5.1.
Never use DOT 5 braking fluid. It is based on silicone oil and has a purple
color. Gaskets and brake hoses are not compatible with it.
BRAKE DISCS:
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc in the area of contact
the brake pads. At its thinnest spot
than 0.4mm thinner than its nominal dimension
can be gaged in a location beyond the area of contact with the brake pads.
Check wear in several spots.
WARNING
– B
RAKE DISCS SUFFERING FROM WEAR GREATER THAN
. H
HAZARD AVE THE BRAKE DISC REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AS SOON AS IT REACHES ITS
.
WEAR LIMIT
– A ,
S A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE HAVE ANY REPAIR OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM CARRIED OUT
KTM
BY A LICENSED MECHANIC

Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever

Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjustment
2
screw . In this way, the position of the point of pressure (i.e., the
resistance you feel on the hand brake lever when the brake pads are
pressed against the brake disc) can be adjusted for any hand size.
!
A ,
T THE HAND BRAKE LEVER FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE
THE PISTON IN THE HAND BRAKE CYLINDER BE MOVED
GREATER RESISTANCE OF THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
,
PROVIDED PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM
BRAKE MAY FAIL DUE TO OVERHEATING
Checking of brake fluid level - front brake
The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the
handlebar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the
reservoir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not drop
below the middle of the glass. The reservoir should be kept completely full
at all times for best performance.
WARNING
I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A
LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
KTM
AUTHORIZED DEALER IMMEDIATELY
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HE BRAKE SHOE
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F YOU USE DIFFERENT BRAKE SHOES THAN
,
IT CANNOT BE WARRANTED THAT
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OUR MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT
.
A
, the brake disc must not be more
B
. The nominal dimension
0.4
MM CONSTITUTE A SAFETY
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CAUTION
3
MM
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TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE
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F THIS FREE TRAVEL IS NOT
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