KTM 450 EXC-R USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 60
Adjusting basic position of footbrake leverbx
Warning
Danger of accidentsBrake system failure.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
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Disconnect springb.
Loosen nutb
and with push rodb, turn it back until you have maximum free play.
To adjust the basic position of the footbrake lever individually, lossen nutb
and
turn screwb
accordingly.
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The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn push rodb
accordingly until you have free playb. If necessary, adjust the
basic position of the footbrake lever.
Specification
Free play at foot brake lever 3… 5bmm (0.12… 0.2bin)
Hold screwb
and tighten nutb.
Specification
Remaining nuts, chassis M8 30bNm
(22.1blbfbft)
Hold push rodb
and tighten nutb.
Specification
Remaining nuts, chassis M6 15bNm
(11.1blbfbft)
Reconnect springb
.
Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidentsBrake system failure.
If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Have the brake system checked in an authorized KTM workshop, and do not ride any further.
Warning
Danger of accidentsReduced braking due to old brake fluid.
Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
Check the brake fluid level in the viewerb
.
» When in the viewerb
an air bubble is visible:
Add rear brake fluid. ( P. 61)