KTM 50 SX 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 79 / 141

BRAKE SYSTEM 12
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E00748-10
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Remove screw
4
and
5
.
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Press back the brake linings by slightly tilting the brake caliper
laterally on the brake disc. Carefully pull the brake caliper
backward from the brake disc.
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Press the brake piston back into the basic position and ensure
that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir;
extract some if necessary.
E00750-10
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Remove lock ring
6
.
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Remove screw
7
.
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Remove the brake linings.
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Clean the brake caliper.
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Position new brake linings.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
Ensure that the brake linings are correctly positioned in
the holding spring.
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Mount and tighten screw
7
.
Guideline
Screw, brake linings M5 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
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Mount lock ring
6
.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when nec-
essary.
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Check the brake discs. ( p. 72)
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Position the brake caliper.
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Mount screw
4
, but do not tighten yet.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper M8x60 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
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Mount screw
5
, but do not tighten yet.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper M8x40 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point. Fix hand brake lever in the activated position.
The brake caliper straightens.
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Tighten screw
4
.