KTM 125 SX 2010, Owner'S Manual

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Changing the rear brake fluid
– Move the vehicle into a vertical position.
– Disassemble the screw cap
1
together with the rubber boot
2
from
the brake fluid reservoir.
– Use a syringe to extract the used brake fluid and fill with fresh DOT
5.1 brake fluid (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1).
– Use a commercial extractor (shop equipment) to extract the used
brake fluid out of the system through the bleeder screw
3
on the
brake caliper. Make sure the brake fluid reservoir is always filled
with enough fresh brake fluid.
– Tighten the bleeder screw
3
and attach the dust cap
4
again.
– Fill with DOT5.1 brake fluid (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to
the mark
A
on the inside of the reservoir.
– Check the O-ring of the screw cap for damage, exchange it if
necessary and remount the screw cap again.
– Wash off any overflowing or spilled brake fluid with water.
– Press the foot brake pedal until you feel the point of pressure.
! CAUTION !
– N
EVER USE
DOT 5
BRAKE FLUID
. I
T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND DYED
PURPLE
. G
ASKETS AND BRAKE HOSES WILL BE DAMAGED IF
DOT 5
BRAKE
FLUID IS USED
.
– B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATIONS
. A
VOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR
EYES
. I
F BRAKE FLUID SPLASHES INTO YOUR EYES
,
RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH
WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR
.
– M
AKE SURE NO BRAKE FLUID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH PAINTED PARTS AS
BRAKE FLUID WILL CORRODE THE PAINTWORK
!
– O
NLY USE CLEAN
,
NEW BRAKE FLUID FROM TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS
.
Checking brake pads and brake disks
– See Owner's Manual