13 BRAKE SYSTEM
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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
warranty shall be void.
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Only use brake linings approved and recommended by KTM.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not
designed for DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
V00805-11
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a
horizontal position.
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Remove screws
1
.
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Remove cover
2
with membrane
3
.
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Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to
push back the brake pistons. Ensure that brake fluid does not
flow out of the brake fluid reservoir, extracting it by suction if
it does.
Info
Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake
pistons.
E00344-10
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Remove cotter pins
4
, pull out pin
5
, and remove the
brake linings.
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Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
