KTM 50 SUPERMOTO Automobile User Manual


 
Slide new brake shoes into the brake caliper a fasten with the screw [5].
Tighten the screw to 10 Nm and mount the locking screw [4].
Mount the rear wheel and actuate the foot brake lever until you can feel the
pressure point.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE BRAKE DISK FREE FROM OIL AND FATTY
MATTERS. OTHERWISE, THE BRAKING EFFECT WOULD BE STRONGLY REDUCED.
AFTER ASSEMBLY, CHECK IF CIRCLIPS HAVE BEEN FITTED CORRECTLY.
AFTER WORKING ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM, ONE MUST ALWAYS ACTUATE THE
HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE LEVER, RESPECTIVELY SO AS TO ENSURE
THAT THE BRAKE PADS WILL LIE AGAINST THE BRAKE DISK AND THE
PRESSURE POINT IS ESTABLISHED.
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir * (50 SX, 50 Supermoto)
Remove the screws [1] and take off the cover [2] and diaphragm [3].The brake
pistons must be pushed back to their basic position. Fill DOT 5.1 brake fluid
(e.g. Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to 8 mm under the upper edge of the
reservoir.
Remount the diaphragm, cover and screws and actuate the foot brake lever
until you feel the point of pressure again. Wipe any overflowing or spilled brake
fluid off with water.
ACTUATE THE FOOT BRAKE LEVER UNTIL YOU FEEL THE POINT OF PRESSURE
AGAIN.
NEVER USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID! IT IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A
PURPLE COLOR. SEALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED
TO IT.
STORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
BRAKE 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.
DON’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.
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir * (50 SX, 50 Supermoto)
Remove the screws 1 and take off the cover 2 and diaphragm 3.The brake
pistons must be pushed back to their basic position. Fill DOT 5.1 brake fluid
(e.g. Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to 8 mm under the upper edge of the
reservoir.
Remount the diaphragm, cover and screws and actuate the foot brake lever
until you feel the point of pressure again. Wipe any overflowing or spilled brake
fluid off with water.
ACTUATE THE FOOT BRAKE LEVER UNTIL YOU FEEL THE POINT OF PRESSURE
AGAIN.
NEVER USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID! IT IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A
PURPLE COLOR. SEALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED
TO IT.
STORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
BRAKE 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.
DON’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.
Replacing the rear brake pads * (50 SX, 50 Supermoto)
Dismount the rear wheel (see "Dismounting the rear wheel").
Press the brake shoes apart with a suitable screwdriver to allow the brake
pistons to return to their basic position.
Remove the locking screw [4], unscrew the screw [5] and pull the brake shoes
out of the brake caliper.
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