KTM 690 Enduro R 2018, Repair Manual

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Warning
~
Danger
of accidents Worn-out brake
linings
reduce
the
braking
effect.
—
Ensure that worn-out brake
linings
are
replaced immediately.
_
Warning
* Danger
of
accidents Damaged
brake discs reduce the
braking
effect.
If the brake
linings
are
not
changed
in
time,
the brake
lining
carriers
grind against
the brake disc. As
a
consequence,
the
braking
effect is
greatly
reduced and the brake discs
are
destroyed.
—
Check the brake
linings regularly.
—
Check the brake
linings
for minimum thickness
@.
Minimum thickness
@
|
>
1
mm
(2 0.04 in)
»
If
the
minimum thicknessis less
than
specified:
—
Change
the
rear
brake
linings.
(©
p.
118)
-—
Checkthe brake
linings
for
damage
and
cracking.
»
If
there
is
wear or
tearing:
—
Change
the
rear
brake
linings.
(©
p.
118)
Warning
Danger
of
accidents
Incorrect maintenance will
cause
the brake
system
tofail.
—
Ensure that service work and
repairs
are
performed professionally.
_
Warning
~
Skin irritation Brake fluid
causes
skin
irritation.
—
Keep
brakefluid
out
of the reach of children.
-
Wearsuitable
protective clothing
and
safety glasses.
-
Do
not
allow brake fluid
to
come
into
contact
with the skin, the
eyes
or
clothing.
-
Consult
a
doctor
immediately
if brake fluid has been swallowed.
—
Rinse the affected
area
with
plenty
of water in the event of contact with the skin.
-
Rinse
eyes
thoroughly with
water
immediately and consult
a
doctor
if
brake fluid
comes
into
contact
with the
eyes.
—
If brake fluid
spills
on
to
your
clothing,change
the
clothing.
_
Warning
~
Danger
of
accidents
Old brake fluid reduces the
braking
effect.
—
Make
sure
that brake fluid for the front and
rear
brake is changed in accordancewith the service
schedule.
.
Warning
u
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
necessary.
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