min.
1 mm
3-5mm
A
1
5
6
5 mm
2
3
4
Checking the front brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is combined with the hand brake cylinder on the
handlebar
and has an inspection glass
1
. The brake fluid level may not fall below the
middle of the inspection glass whent he reservoir is in a horizontal position.
WARNING
I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL
,
THIS INDICATES THAT THE
BRAKE SYSTEM IS EITHER LEAKING OR THE BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY WORN
. C
ONTACT A
KTM
WORKSHOP IMMEDIATELY
.
Changing the basic setting the foot brake lever *
The basic setting of the foot brake lever anc be changed by turning the stop
roller
5
. Piston rod
6
is used to adjust the free travel on the foot brake
pedal. The foot brake pedal should have 3-5 mm free travel, measured from
the outside. The piston rod should not move the piston in the foot brake
cylinder until you have this free travel (you will feel a stronger resistance on
the foot brake lever).
!
CAUTION
!
I
F YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS PLAY
,
PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND
THE BRAKE PADS WILL START TO GRIND
. T
HE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL OVERHEAT AND
EVEN FAIL IN EXTREME CASES
.
Checking the front brake pads
The brake pads can be seen from the bottom. The lining thickness should
not be less than 1 mm.
WARNING
T
HE LINING ON THE BRAKE PADS MAY NOT BE LESS THAN
1
MM THICK AT THE WEAKEST
POINT
1,
OTHERWISE THE BRAKES MAY FAIL
. F
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY
,
HAVE THE BRAKE PADS
REPLACED IN TIME
.
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE WHEN THE LINING IS PARTLY OR COMPLE
-
TELY WORN OFF
,
THE STEEL PARTS ON THE BRAKE PADS WILL GRIND AGAINST THE BRAKE
DISKS
. T
HIS SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASES THE BRAKING EFFECT AND WILL DESTROY THE
BRAKE DISKS
.
Refilling the front brake fluid *
Remove the screws
2
and take off the cover
3
and diaphragm
4
.
Remove the mirror and loosen the throttle grip if necessary. Set the hand
brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill DOT 5.1/DOT 4 brake fluid
up to 5 mm under the upper edge of the reservoir. Remount the
diaphragm, cover and screws. Wipe off any overflowing or spilled brake
fluid with water.
WARNING
– NEVER
USE
DOT 5
BRAKE FLUID
. I
T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND HAS A PURPLE
COLOR
. T
HE GASKETS AND BRAKE HOSES ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR THIS TYPE OF BRAKE
FLUID
.
– K
EEP BRAKE FLUID OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
.
– B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATIONS
. A
VOID COMING INTO CONTACT WITH
THE SKIN OR EYES
. I
F BRAKE FLUID SPLASHES INTO YOUR EYES
,
RINSE THOROUGHLY
WITH WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR
.
!
CAUTION
!
– M
AKE SURE NO BRAKE FLUID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH PAINTED PARTS SINCE
BRAKE FLUID WILL CORRODE THE PAINTWORK
.
– O
NLY USE CLEAN
,
NEW BRAKE FLUID FROM TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS
.
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