12-11
Repair manual KTM LC8
Art.-Nr
. 3.206.009-E
Changing the front brake fluid
– Unscrew the cover on the brake fluid reservoir
1
and remove
together with the diaphragm
2
.
– Use a syringe to extract the used brake fluid and add fresh DOT 5.1
brake fluid (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1).
– Press the front brake caliper pistons all the way back.
– Use a commercial extractor (shop equipment) to extract the used
brake fluid out of the system through the bleeder screw
3
on the left
brake caliper. Make sure the brake fluid reservoir is always filled with
enough fresh brake fluid.
– Tighten the bleeder screw again.
– Now extract the used brake fluid through the bleeder screw
4
on the
right brake caliper, also making sure there is always enough fresh
brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
– Tighten the bleeder screw again.
– Move the hand brake cylinder into a horizontal position and add DOT
5.1 brake fluid (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to 5 mm under the
top edge of the reservoir. Remount the rubber boot, cover and
screws. Wash off any overflowing or spilled brake fluid with water.
!
CAUTION
!
– N
EVER USE
DOT 5
BRAKE FLUID
. I
T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND DYED
PURPLE
. G
ASKETS AND BRAKE HOSES WILL BE DAMAGED IF
DOT 5
BRAKE FLUID
IS USED
.
– B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATIONS
. A
VOID COMING INTO CONTACT WITH
THE SKIN OR EYES
. I
F BRAKE FLUID SPLASHES INTO YOUR EYES
,
RINSE
THOROUGHLY WITH WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR
.
– M
AKE SURE NO BRAKE FLUID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH PAINTED PARTS SINCE
BRAKE FLUID WILL CORRODE THE PAINTWORK
.
– O
NLY USE CLEAN
,
NEW BRAKE FLUID FROM TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS
.
– Actuate the hand brake lever until you feel the point of pressure.
5 mm
1
2
3
4