Brakes; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Hand Brake Lever; Checking The Front Brake Discs - KTM 1190 RC8 R USA Owner's Manual

BRAKES

Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever

11.1

Checking the front brake discs

11.2
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake disc(s).
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Change the worn brake disc(s) without delay. (Your authorized KTM RC8 workshop will be pleased to help.)
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Pull the brake lever forwards.
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Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjusting
wheel .
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Info
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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Check the thickness of the brake disc in several places to see if it is within the speci-
fied wear tolerance
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake discs in area
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the brake discs.
.
A
4.5 mm (0.177 in)
x
177
of the brake discs.
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