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DOT
5.1
22
min. 3 mm
General information about KTM disc brakes
BRAKE CALIPERS:
The brake calipers of this series use a „floating" mount. This means that the
brake calipers are not solidly attached to the caliper support, which enables
them to „float" for maximum braking contact.
DOT
BRAKE PADS:
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The motorcycles are delivered with sintered 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.
BRAKE DISCS:
Due to wear, the thickness of the brake disc in the area of the contact
face
discs must not be more than 0.40 mm (0,016 in) thinner than the pad's
nominal thickness. Measure the nominal thickness in a location
the contact face. Check wear in several locations.
A
B
RAKE DISCS SUFFERING FROM WEAR GREATER THAN
B
A SAFETY RISK
THE WEAR LIMIT
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS:
The brake fluid reservoirs on front and rear wheel brakes have been desi-
gned in such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not necessary
1
to top up the brake fluid. If the brake fluid level drops below the minimum
level either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are completely
worn.
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.
Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever
Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjustment
screw
resistance you feel on the hand brake lever when the brake pads are
2
pressed against the brake disc) can be adjusted for any hand size.
A
T THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
THE PISTON IN THE HAND BRAKE CYLINDER BE MOVED
TER RESISTANCE OF THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM
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.
I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A
LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
AUTHORIZED
1
of the brake pads decreases. At their thinnest point
WARNING
. H
AVE THE BRAKE DISCS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AS SOON AS THEY REACH
.
2
. In this way, the position of the point of pressure (i.e., the
CAUTION
!
,
FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE
.
WARNING
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
A
0,40
(0,016
MM
IN
!
3
. O
MM
NLY THEN MAY
(
TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE GREA
). I
F THIS FREE TRAVEL IS NOT PROVIDED
,
-
AND THE FRONT
WHEEL BRAKE MAY
. I
,
N THIS CASE
.
, the brake
B
outside
)
CONSTITUTE
-
,
CONSULT AN
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