KTM 65 SX 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Check rear brake fluid level
The reservoir for the rear disc brake is located above the carburator. 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 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 *
For this purpose, it is recommended to remove the screw and to pull the
brake fluid reservoir outwards. Now the screw cap
1 and the rubber boot
2 can be removed. Add brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT
5.1) until the brake fluid level reaches the ”MAX” mark, then mount the
screw cap together with the rubber boot. Restore the brake fluid reservoir
to its original position and fix it with the screw. The connecting hose bet-
ween the reservoir and the foot brake cylinder must be carefully positioned,
preventing kinks and keeping a safe distance between the hose and the
exhaust pipe. Spilled brake fluid must be rinsed off with water.
WARNING
– N
EVER USE
DOT5
BRAKE FLUID
! I
T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL IS 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 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 ENTIRE
-
LY WORN
,
THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE
DISC
,
THEREBY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
.
Replacing rear brake pads *
Remove the cover
3
and the locking ring
4
. Using a punch, press the
bolt
5
out of the brake caliper in an outward direction and remove it
together with the leaf spring
6
.
Pull the brake pads upwards and out of the brake caliper. Clean the brake
caliper thoroughly with compressed air.
Before installing the new brake pads push the brake pistons backwards with
an appropriate screwdriver.
1
2
3 4
min.
1 mm