
12
BRAKE SYSTEM
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12.1
Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever
Preparatory work
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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever.
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Main work
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Adapt the basic position of the hand brake lever to your hand size using adjusting
wheel
1
.
Info
Pull the hand brake lever forward and turn the adjusting wheel.
When the adjusting wheel is turned clockwise, the hand brake lever moves
away from the handlebar.
When the adjusting wheel is turned counterclockwise, the hand brake lever
moves closer to the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Do not adjust the settings while riding the vehicle.
12.2
Checking the brake discs
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake disc(s).
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Change the worn brake disc(s) without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disk
to see if it conforms to measurement
A
.
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
4.25 mm (0.1673 in)
Rear
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking and deformation.
» If the brake disc shows signs of damage, cracking or deformation:
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Change the brake disc.
12.3
Checking the brake fluid level of the front brake
Warning
Danger of accidents
Failure of the brake system.
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If the brake fluid level falls below the
MIN
mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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.)
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir
1
.
» If the brake fluid is below the
MIN
marking:
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Add front brake fluid.