13 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Add brake fluid to level
A
.
Guideline
Level
A
(brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the
screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately
with water.
Finishing work
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
13.8
Checking the free travel of the rear brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the rear brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit.
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Set the free travel on the rear brake lever in accordance with the specification.
C00809-12
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Push the rear brake lever to the handlebar and check free
travel
A
.
Guideline
Free travel on the rear brake
lever
≥
3 mm (
≥
0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
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Adjust the free travel of the rear brake lever. (
13.9
Adjusting the free travel of the rear brake lever
C00809-10
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Adjust the free travel of the rear 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.