KTM 125 EXE 2001, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal *
The basic position of the foot brake pedal can be altered by turning the stop
screw
1
. The free play at the foot brake pedal must then be adjusted by
means of the piston rod
2
.
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).
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THIS FREE PLAY IS NOT PRESENT
,
THEN PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING
,
CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO BRAKE
.T
HE BRAKING SYSTEM OVERHEATS
AND MAY EVEN FAIL COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES
.
Checking rear brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir of the rear disc brake is located on the right side of
the motorcycle next to the kickstarter. The brake fluid level must not drop
below the „MlN” marking when the vehicle is in an upright position.
WARNING
I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A
LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
. I
N THIS CASE
,
CONSULT AN AUTHO
-
RIZED
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
.
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir *
For this purpose, it is recommended to remove screw
3
and to pull the
brake fluid reservoir outwards. Now the screw cap
4
and the rubber
boot
5
can be removed. Add brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell Advance Brake
DOT 5.1) until the brake fluid level reaches the ”MAX” mark, then mount
the screw cap together with the rubber boot. Restore the brake fluid reser-
voir to its original position and fix it with the screw. The connecting hose
between the reservoir and the foot brake cylinder must be carefully positio-
ned, preventing kinks and keeping a safe distance between the hose and
the exhaust pipe. Spilled brake fluid must be rinsed off with water.
WARNING
– N
EVER USE
DOT5
BRAKE FLUID
! I
T 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
. A
VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
. I
F
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
,
RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A
DOCTOR
.
! CAUTION !
– D
ON
’
T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
,
IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT
REMOVER
.
– U
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
.
Checking the rear brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from the rear. The thickness of the linings
may not be less than 1 mm (0.04 in).
WARNING
A
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
1
MM
,
OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
. F
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY
DON
’
T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
.
! CAUTION !
I
F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
WORN
,
THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC
,
THEREBY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
.
3-5mm
1
2
4
5
3
min.
1 mm