BRAKES 54
10.1Checking the free travel on the hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
– If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up in the front brake circuit. The front brake can fail due
to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.
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– Push the hand brake to the handlebar 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 free travel of the hand brake lever. ( p. 54)
10.2Adjusting the free travel of the hand brake lever
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– Check the free travel on the hand brake lever. ( p. 54)
– Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever with adjusting screw .
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 pres-
sure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
10.3Checking the brake discs
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake disc(s).
– 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 disc
to see if it conforms to measurement .
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front 4.5 mm (0.177 in)
Rear 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value.
– Change the brake disc.
– Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracks, and deformation.
» If damage, cracks, or deformation are visible on the brake disc:
– Change brake disc.
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