KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Note
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to damaged brake discs.
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If the brake linings are not changed in time, the steel brake lining carriers grind on the brake disc. The braking effect is greatly
reduced and the brake discs are destroyed.
700266-01
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness

.
Minimum thickness

≥
1 mm (
≥
0.04 in)
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the rear brake linings. x
9.43
Removing front wheel
x
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Jack up the motorcycle rear end. ( p. 104)
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Jack up the motorcycle at the front. ( p. 103)
700271-10
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Remove the screws

from both brake calipers.
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Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake calipers on the brake
disc. Pull the brake caliper carefully back from the brake disc and hang it to one side.
Info
Do not pull the handbrake lever when the brake calipers are removed.