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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Changing the basic position of the foot brake lever *
Loosen the counter nut [1] and turn the push rod [2] until the foot brake lever
reaches the right position. Tighten the counter nut.
Checking rear brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir for the rear disk brake is combined with the foot
brake cylinder and has an inspection window. The brake fluid level should not
drop below the "MIN" mark when the motorcycle is in a vertical position.
– IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE
SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN.
IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY.
– HAVE THE BRAKE FLUID CHANGED AT AN AUTHORIZED KTM WORKSHOP
EVERY 2 YEARS.
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir *
It is not necessary to refill brake fluid under normal conditions (see General
information on KTM disk brakes).
However, the brake fluid must be refilled as soon as the brake fluid level reaches
the MIN mark.
Remove the screws [3] and the cover [4] with the rubber boot [5] . Push the
rear brake caliper pistons all the way back, demounting the rear wheel if nec-
essary. Fill DOT 5.1 brake fluid (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to
12 mm (0.5 in) under the top edge of the reservoir. Remount the rubber boot,
cover and screws. Wash off any overflowing or spilled brake fluid with water.
Actuate the rear brake until you feel the point of pressure.
– ACTUATE THE REAR BRAKE UNTIL YOU FEEL THE POINT OF PRESSURE.
– NEVER USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID! IT IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PUR-
PLE COLOR. SEALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED
TO IT.
– STORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
– BRAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
EYES. IF YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER
AND CONSULT A DOCTOR
– DON’T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE
PAINT REMOVER.
– USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER.
Checking the rear brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from the rear. The thickness of the linings
may not be less than 1 mm (0.04 in).
AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER
THAN 1 MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR YOUR OWN
SAFETY DON’T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED.
IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY
OR ENTIRELY WORN AWAY, THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL
RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC, IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROY-
ING THE BRAKE DISC.
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