ENGLISH
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min.
1 mm
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Changing the basic position of the brake pedal *
The basic setting of the foot brake pedal can be changed by turning the end
stop roller
1
. Using the push rod
2
, the free play on the foot brake pedal
must be set.
Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm of free
play, before the push rod can move the piston in the brake cylinder (to be
recognised from the resistance on the foot brake pedal).
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THIS CLEARANCE IS MISSING
,
PRESSURE ACCUMULATES IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND
THE BRAKE PADS BEGIN TO RUB
. T
HE BRAKING SYSTEM OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL
COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES
.
Check the rear brake fluid level
The reservoir for the rear disc brake is located above the main brake
cylinder. The level of brake fluid may not fall below the „MIN” mark when
the vehicle has been left standing upright
WARNING
I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A
LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
. I
N THIS CASE
,
CONSULT AN
AUTHORIZED
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
.
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir*
When the brake fluid level has dropped to the MIN mark, you need to refill
the brake fluid reservoir. This is done by first unscrewing the cap
3
and
rubber bellows
4
. Add brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT 5.1)
until it reaches the MAX mark, then screw rubber bellows and cap back on.
Rinse off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water.
WARNING
– NEVER
USE
DOT5
BRAKE FLUID
! I
T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
COLOR
. S
EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
.
– S
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
.
– B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
. A
VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
.
I
F YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
,
RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
A DOCTOR
.
!
CAUTION
!
– D
ON
’
T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
,
IT IS AN EFFECTIVE
PAINT REMOVER
.
– U
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
.
Checking the rear brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from the rear. The thickness of the linings
may not be less than 1 mm (0.04 in).
WARNING
A
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
1
MM
,
OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
. F
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY
DON
’
T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
.
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
WORN
,
THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC
,
THEREBY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
.
3-5mm
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