KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 153 / 247

14 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
14.5 Checking the front brake linings
Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake linings reduce the braking effect.
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Ensure that worn-out brake linings are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Damaged brake discs reduce the braking effect.
If the brake linings are not changed in time, the brake lining carriers grind against the brake disc. As a consequence, the braking
effect is greatly reduced and the brake discs are destroyed.
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Check the brake linings regularly.
E00684-10
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Check all brake linings on both brake calipers to ensure they have minimum thick-
ness
A
.
Minimum thickness
≥
1 mm (
≥
0.04 in)
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the front brake linings.
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Check all brake linings on both brake calipers for damage and cracking.
» If there is damage or cracking:
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Change the front brake linings.