KTM F3001U1, Owner'S Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM 14
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Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake linings which have not been approved alter the braking efficiency.
Not all brake linings are tested and approved for KTM motorcycles. The structure and friction coefficient
of the brake linings, and thus their brake power, may vary greatly from that of original brake linings.
If brake linings are used that differ from the original equipment, compliance with the original homologa-
tion is not guaranteed. In this case, the vehicle no longer corresponds to its condition at delivery and the
manufacturer warranty shall be void.
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Only use brake linings approved and recommended by KTM.
Warning
Danger of accidents Unsuitable brake fluid damages the brake system.
DOT 5 brake fluid attacks seals and brake lines. DOT 5 brake fluid is silicone-based and purple in color.
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Do not use DOT 5 brake fluid.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, cleaning agents, brake fluid etc. properly and in compliance with the applica-
ble regulations.
Info
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid corrodes paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
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Remove the Powerpack HV. ( p. 108)
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Mount the protection cap. ( p. 71)
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Main work
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Move the brake fluid reservoir attached to the left of the han-
dlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
1
.
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Take off cover
2
with membrane
3
.
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Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push
back the brake pistons. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow
out of the brake fluid reservoir; extract some if necessary.
Info
Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake
pistons.