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BRAKE SYSTEM
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12.9
Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear brake.
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Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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Detach spring
1
.
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Loosen nut
4
and, with push rod
5
, turn it back until you have maximum free
travel.
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever to individual requirements,
loosen nut
2
and turn screw
3
accordingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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Turn push rod
5
accordingly until you have free travel
A
. If necessary, adjust
the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
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Hold push rod
5
and tighten nut
4
.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Hold screw
3
and tighten nut
2
.
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever stop
M8
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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Attach spring
1
.
12.10
Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents
An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is leaking or the brake lin-
ings are worn down.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents
Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
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Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service schedule. (Your autho-
rized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Preparatory work
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Check the rear brake linings. (
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Main work
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
1
.
» If the brake fluid level drops below marking
A
:
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Add rear brake fluid.
