BRAKES
50
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Check whether the basic position of the foot brake lever is suitable for the rider.
» If the basic position of the foot brake lever needs to be adjusted:
–
Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
11.12
Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
x
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
B00402-11
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Detach the spring.
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Loosen nut
.
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Turn back push rod
.
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Loosen nut
.
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever, turn screw
accordingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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Hold screw
and tighten nut
.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
M8
25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake lever
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the free travel at the foot brake lever does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the free travel of the foot brake lever.
x
–
Attach spring
.
11.13
Checking rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents
Failure of the brake system.
–
If the brake fluid level falls below the
MIN
mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
700421-01
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
.
» When an air bubble is visible in the viewer
:
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Add rear brake fluid.
