12
BRAKE SYSTEM
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12.13
Changing the rear brake linings
Warning
Danger of accident
Brake system failure.
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Maintenance work and repairs must be carried out professionally. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Skin irritation
Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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If brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician immediately.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in 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!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
102210-10
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
with membrane
and the O-ring.
102211-10
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Manually press the brake caliper to the brake disc to push back the brake piston.
Ensure that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir, extracting it
by suction if it does.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake piston that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
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Remove cotter pin
, pull out pin
, and remove the brake linings.
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Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
M00062-10
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Check that leaf spring
in the brake caliper and sliding plate
in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
Info
The arrow on the leaf spring points in the rotation direction of the brake
disc.