13 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Loosen nut
2
and, with push rod
3
, turn it back until you
have maximum free travel.
–
To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever to individ-
ual requirements, loosen nut
4
and turn screw
5
accord-
ingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
–
Turn push rod
3
accordingly until you have free travel
A
. If
necessary, adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
–
Hold screw
5
and tighten nut
4
.
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever
stop
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
–
Hold push rod
3
and tighten nut
2
.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chas-
sis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Reconnect spring
1
.
13.11
Checking the rear 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 specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is
leaking or the brake linings are worn down.
–
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.
–
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.)
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Stand the vehicle upright.
–
Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
1
.
» If the fluid has dropped below marking
A
in the level
viewer:
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Add rear brake fluid.
