KTM 890 DUKE 2021, Owner'S Manual

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14 BRAKE SYSTEM
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V01263-10
Main work
–
Move the brake reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a hori-
zontal position.
–
Remove screws
1
.
–
Take off cover
2
with membrane
3
.
–
Add brake fluid up to MAX marking
A
.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 130)
–
Position cover
2
with membrane
3
.
–
Mount and tighten screws
1
.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately
with water.
14.5 Checking the front brake linings
Warning
Danger of accidents
Worn-out brake linings reduce the braking effect.
–
Ensure that worn-out brake linings are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
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.
A00950-10
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
A
.
Minimum thickness
A
≥
1 mm (
≥
0.04 in)
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
–
Change the front brake linings.
–
Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If there is damage or cracking:
–
Change the front brake linings.
14.6 Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear
brake.
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Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.