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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 go below
middle of the glass.
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WARNING
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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.
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir*
Loosen screws 1 and remove lid 2 and membrane 3.
If necessary, dismount the mirror and loosen the throttle grip.
Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid
reservoir to 5 mm (0,2 in) below the rim with brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell
Advance Brake DOT 5.1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten screws. Rinse
off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water.
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WARNING
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–NEVER USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID! IT IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
COLOR
. S
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. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. IF
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
A DOCTOR
.
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CAUTION
!
–D
ON’T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT
REMOVER
.
–USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER.
Checking the front brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from below. The linings must be at least
1 mm (0,04 in) thick.
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WARNING
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A
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
1 MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
DON
’T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED.
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CAUTION
!
I
F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
WORN AWAY
, THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE
DISC
, IMPAIRING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC.
Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal*
The basic position of the foot brake pedal can be altered by turning the stop
roller
4
. The free play at the foot brake pedal must then be adjusted by
means of the piston rod
5
.
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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CAUTION
!
I
F THIS FREE PLAY IS NOT PRESENT, THEN PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING
, CAUSING CONSTANT FRICTION OF THE BRAKE PADS.THE BRAKING SYSTEM
OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES
.
3-5mm
5 mm
min.
1 mm
1
2
3
4
5