12
BRAKE SYSTEM
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12.1
Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
–
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit. The front brake can fail due
to overheating. Adjust the free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.
H00019-10
–
Push the hand brake lever forward and check free travel
.
Free travel of hand brake lever
≥
3 mm (
≥
0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. (
12.2
Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever
Preparatory work
–
Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
H00020-10
Main work
–
Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
12.3
Checking the brake discs
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake disc(s).
–
Change the worn brake disc(s) without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
A
A
402404-10
–
Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disk
to see if it conforms to measurement
.
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
Rear
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
–
Change the brake disc.
–
Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking and deformation.
» If the brake disc shows signs of damage, cracking or deformation:
–
Change the brake disc.