KTM 450 EXC USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 60
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Check that anti-squeal shim in the brake caliper and anti-rattle shim in the
brake caliper support are seated correctly.
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Fit the brake pads, insert the bolt, and mount the locking split pins.
Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake pads rest on the brake disc
and there is a noticeable pressure point.
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Correct the brake fluid reservoir level to the marking .
Guideline
Measurement of 5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 105)
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
9.58Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidentsBrake system failure.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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Disconnect spring .
Move the foot brake lever backwards and forwards between the end stop and the
foot brake cylinder piston bracket and check free travel .
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. x ( p. 60)
Reconnect spring .
9.59Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever x
Warning
Danger of accidentsBrake system failure.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.