KTM 65 SX 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 72 / 119

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
70
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not
designed for DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
V00238-10
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a
horizontal position.
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Remove screws 1 .
–
Take off cover
2
with membrane
3
.
E00754-10
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Remove screw
4
and
5
.
–
Press back the brake linings by slightly tilting the brake caliper
laterally on the brake disc. Carefully pull the brake caliper
backward from the brake disc.
–
Press the brake piston back into the basic position and ensure
that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir;
extract some if necessary.
E00756-10
–
Remove lock ring
6
.
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Remove screw 7 .
–
Remove the brake linings.
–
Clean the brake caliper.
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Position new brake linings.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
Ensure that the brake linings are correctly positioned in
the holding spring.
–
Mount and tighten screw
7
.
Guideline
Screw, front brake
linings M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Mount lock ring
6
.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
–
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
–
Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when nec-
essary.
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Check the brake discs. ( p. 65)