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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever (SXC)
Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjustment
screw
[1]
. In this way, the position of the point of pressure (i.e., the resist-
ance you feel on the hand brake lever when the brake pads are pressed against
the brake disc) can be adjusted for any hand size.
At the hand brake lever, free travel must at least be 3 mm. Only then may the
piston in the hand brake cylinder be moved (to be recognized by the greater
resistance of the hand brake lever). If this free travel is not provided, pres-
sure will build up in the braking system, and the front wheel brake may fail
due to overheating.
Changing the basic position of the handbrake lever (SMC)
The adjusting screw
[2]
allows you to change the basic position of the hand-
brake lever
[3]
.
Press the handbrake lever's outer end forward, and, at the same time, turn
the adjusting screw.
General information about KTM disc brakes
BRAKE CALIPERS (SXC):
The brake calipers of this series “float“. This means that the brake calipers
are not solidly attached to the caliper support. Thus, the brake pads are always
in optimum contact with the brake disc. Secure the screws of the caliper sup-
port with Loctite 243 and tighten to 25 Nm (19 ft.lb).
BRAKE CALIPERS (SMC):
The front brake caliper
[4]
has 4 brake pistons and is rigidly connected to the
fork leg. The rear brake caliper has one brake piston and "floats", which means
that it is not rigidly connected to the brake caliper support. The resulting lat-
eral adjustment ensures that the brake pads
[5]
optimally rest against the
brake disk at any time. Secure the screws
[6]
of the caliper support with Loctite
243 and tighten to 40 Nm.
BRAKE PADS (SXC):
The brake pads are fitted with TOSHIBA TT 2701 sintered lining at the front
and ID450 organic lining at the back.
BRAKE PADS (SMC):
The brake pads are fitted with ID450 organic lining
These linings provide an optimal combination of dosing, brake performance
and life cycle. The lining type is stated on the back of the brake pad and also
recorded in the homologation papers.
Other brake pads are available for competition sports.
Brake shoes available in the accessory trade are often not authorized for oper-
ation of your KTM motorcycle in road traffic. The brake shoe's design and fric-
tion factor and therefore the braking power can deviate significantly from orig-
inal KTM brake shoes. If you use different brake shoes than those provided
with the original equipment, it cannot be warranted that they are authorized
for use in road traffic. Your motorcycle will not longer comply with the regu-
lations authorizing the use of vehicles for road traffic and the warranty will
be void.
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS:
The brake fluid reservoirs on the front and rear wheel brakes have been
designed 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 either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are
completely worn down. In this case, consult an authorized KTM dealer imme-
diately.
min. 3 mm
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3
2
SMC
SXC
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