13 BRAKE SYSTEM
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13.1
Checking the free travel of the front brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the front brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit.
–
Set the free travel on the front brake lever in accordance with the specification.
C00806-12
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Push the front brake lever to the handlebar and check free
travel
A
.
Free travel on the front
brake lever
≥
3 mm (
≥
0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
–
Adjust the free travel of the front brake lever.
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13.2
Adjusting the free travel of the front brake lever
C00806-10
–
Adjust the free travel of the front brake lever with adjusting
screw
1
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to reduce free
travel. The pressure point moves away from the
handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase
free travel. The pressure point moves towards the han-
dlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Only turn the adjusting screw by hand, and do not use
force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
13.3
Checking the brake discs
Warning
Danger of accidents
Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
–
Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
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