KTM 530 EXC-R EU Motorcycle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 55
Brake calipers
The brake calipers of this series are "floating", which means that they are not fixed to the brake caliper support.
The lateral compensation ensures an optimal position of the brake pad in relation to the brake disc.
Checking brake discs
Warning
Danger of accidentsReduced braking due to worn brake discs.
Worn brake discs should be replaced immediately by an authorized KTM workshop.
400257-10
Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disc
to see if it conforms to measurementb
.
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Wear limit of brake discs
front 2.5bmm (0.098bin)
Rear 3.5bmm (0.138bin)
» The brake disc thickness is less than the specified value.
Replace the brake disc.
Checking free play of hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidentsBrake system failure.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake in the brake system. The front brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.
400196-11
(Every XCR-W models)
Push the hand brake lever forwards and check free play.b
.
Free play of hand brake lever ุb3bmm (ุb0.12bin)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
adjust the basic position of handbrake lever. ( P. 56)
400196-13
(Every EXC-R models)
Push the hand brake to the handlebar and check free playb
.
Free play of hand brake lever ุb3bmm (ุb0.12bin)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. ( P. 56)