12
BRAKE SYSTEM
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12.1
Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit.
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Set the free travel on the hand brake lever in accordance with the specification.
H00019-10
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Push the hand brake lever forward and check free travel
.
Free travel of hand brake lever
≥
3 mm (
≥
0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. (
12.2
Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever
Preparatory work
–
Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
H00020-10
Main work
–
Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning
adjusting screw
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
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.
12.3
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.)
A
A
402404-10
–
Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at multiple points on each
brake disc to ensure it is at least thickness
.
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
Rear
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
–
Change the front brake discs.
–
Change the rear brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking, and deformation.
» If the brake disc exhibits damage, cracking, or deformation:
–
Change the front brake discs.
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Change the rear brake disc.