KTM F3001U1, Owner'S Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM 14
85
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Operate the front brake lever several times until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point. Secure the front brake lever in the activated position.
The brake caliper straightens.
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Tighten screws
5
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
–
Join plug-in connector and mount the cable tie(s).
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Remove the means of securing the front brake lever.
F03130-10
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Correct the brake fluid up to level A .
Guideline
Level
A
(brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 143)
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Position cover
2
with membrane
3
.
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Mount and tighten screws
1
.
Info
Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid that
has overflowed or spilled.
Finishing work
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Install the Powerpack HV. ( p. 109)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 69)
14.8 Checking the free travel of the rear brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the rear brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear
brake.
–
Set the free travel on the rear brake lever in accordance with the specification.
A00194-10
–
Push the rear brake lever to the handlebar and check free
travel
A
.
Guideline
Free travel of the rear brake
lever
≥
3 mm (
≥
0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
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Adjust the free travel of the rear brake lever. ( p. 86)