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Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal*
The basic position of the foot brake pedal can be altered by turning the stop
roller
1
. The free play at the foot brake pedal must then be adjusted by
means of the piston rod
2
.
Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm
(0,12–0,20 in) of free play, before the piston rod can move the piston in the
brake cylinder (to be recognised from the resistance on the foot
brake pedal).
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THIS FREE PLAY IS NOT PRESENT
,
THEN PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING
,
CAUSING CONSTANT FRICTION OF THE BRAKE PADS
.T
HE BRAKING SYSTEM
OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES
.
Checking the rear brake fluid level
The reservoir for the rear disc brake is located on the left-hand side of the
vehicle next to the carburetor carburetor connection boot. The brake fluid
level may not drop below the „MlN” marking when the vehicle is in an
upright position.
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.
For easier access to the brake fluid reservoir it is recommended to remove
the hexagon screw
3
. Then move the container outwards as indicated in
the illustration. Remove plug
4
with rubber boot
5
and add brake fluid
DOT 5.1 (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to the „MAX“ mark. Replace
rubber boot and plug. Overflown or spilled brake liquid must be rinsed off
with water. Mount the screw and fix the brake fluid reservoir to the frame,
always making sure to prevent kinks in the connecting hose.
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 AWAY
,
THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE
DISC
,
IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
.
3-5mm
1
2
min.
1 mm
A
3
4
5
