KTM F3001U1, Owner'S Manual

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14 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Check the front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple
points for the dimension
A
.
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around
the contact surface of the brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
front 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
rear 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking, and
deformation.
» If the brake disc exhibits damage, cracking, or deforma-
tion:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
14.4 Checking the front brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the MIN marking, the brake system is leaking or the brake linings are
worn down.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized
KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
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Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service
schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
F03129-10
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Move the brake fluid reservoir attached to the right of the han-
dlebar to a horizontal position.
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Check the brake fluid level in level viewer
1
.
» If the brake fluid level is below the
MIN
marking:
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Add front brake fluid. ( p. 81)