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General information about KTM disc brakes
BRAKE CALIPERS:
The brake calipers of this series use a „floating” mount. This means that the
brake calipers are not solidly attached to the caliper support, which enables
them to „float” for maximum braking contact.
BRAKE PADS:
Brake pads are equipped with a sintered lining (TOSHIBA TT2701) in the
front and an organic lining in the back (FERODO ID450). These linings
make up the best mix of controllability, braking power and life. The type of
lining is specified on the backside of the brake pads and also entered in the
approval documents.
For competition purposes, also other types of linings are available:
FRONT TOSHIBA H38 (sintered) - less braking power, longer life; for wet,
slippery terrain.
FERODO ID450 (organic) - good braking power, shorter life; for
dry terrain, cheaper.
REAR
GOLDFREE KBA60878 (sinter) - higher braking power, longer life.
FERRIT 222 (organic) - better controllability, shorter life.
BRAKE DISCS:
Due to wear, the thickness of the brake disc in the area of the contact
face
1
of the brake pads decreases. At their thinnest point
A
, the brake
discs must not be more than 0.40 mm (0,016 in) thinner than the pad's
nominal thickness. Measure the nominal thickness in a location
B
outside
the contact face. Check wear in several locations.
WARNING
– B
RAKE DISCS SUFFERING FROM WEAR GREATER THAN
0,4
MM
(0,016
IN
)
CONSTI
-
TUTE A SAFETY RISK
. H
AVE THE BRAKE DISCS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AS SOON AS
THEY REACH THE WEAR LIMIT
.
– H
AVE ANY REPAIRS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM BE PERFORMED BY A
KTM
DEALER
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS:
The brake fluid reservoirs on front and rear wheel brakes have been desi-
gned in such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not necessary
to top up the brake fluid. If the brake fluid level drops below the minimum
level either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are completely
worn.
In this case, consult an authorized KTM dealer immediately.
BRAKE FLUID:
KTM fills the brake systems with SHELL ADVANCE BRAKE DOT 5.1 brake
fluid, one of the best brake fluids that is currently available. We recommend
that you continue to use it. DOT 5.1 brake fluid is based on glycol ether
and of an amber color. If you do not have any DOT 5.1 for refilling, you
may use DOT 4 brake fluid. However, you should replace it as soon as
possible by DOT 5.1.
Never use brake fluid DOT 5. The color of this silicon oil-based product is
purple red. The gaskets and brake hoses of KTM motorcycles are not
designed for DOT 5 brake fluid!
WARNING
H
AVE THE BRAKE FLUID CHANGED AT LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY
. I
F YOU WASH YOUR
MOTORCYCLE OFTEN
,
THE BRAKE FLUID SHOULD BE CHANGED EVEN MORE FREQUENTLY
.
B
RAKE FLUID TENDS TO ABSORB WATER
. T
HEREFORE
,
VAPOR POCKETS MAY FORM IN
"
OLD
"
BRAKE FLUIDS EVEN AT LOW TEMPERATURES
,
CAUSING THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO
FAIL
.
Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever
Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjustment
screw
2
. In this way, the position of the point of pressure (i.e., the resi-
stance you feel on the hand brake lever when the brake pads are pressed
against the brake disc) can be adjusted for any hand size.
!
CAUTION
!
A
T THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
,
FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE
3
MM
(0.1
IN
). O
NLY
THEN MAY THE PISTON IN THE HAND BRAKE CYLINDER BE MOVED
(
TO BE RECOGNIZED BY
THE GREATER RESISTANCE OF THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
). I
F THIS FREE TRAVEL IS NOT PRO
-
VIDED
,
PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM
,
AND THE FRONT
-
WHEEL BRAKE
MAY FAIL DUE TO OVERHEATING
.
DOT
5.1
DOT
5
✓
✕
min. 3 mm
A
B
1
2
