KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

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13/BRAKE SYSTEM
• Info
I 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.
101
- Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Checkina raar brake lininn
Warning
- Remove screws
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Remove cover with membrane
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Draw the old brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe and fill with
fresh brake fluid.
Bleed syringe
(50329050000) ( e- p. 228)
Brake fluid DOT 41 DOT 5.1 ( e- p. 224)
- Pull off dust cap and connect a commercially available suction device (standard
workshop equipment).
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Release bleeder screw and draw out the old brake fluid.
- During suction, always ensure that the brake fluid reservoir is filled with a suffi-
cient amount of new brake fluid.
- Tighten the bleeder screw.
Remove the suction device and mount the dust cap.
- Add brake fluid
to level
Guideline
Dimension (brake
fluid level below
top
edge of container)
I Brake fluid DOT 41 DOT 5.1 ( e- p. 224)
5
mm (0.2 in)
- Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
- Activate the hand brake lever until a firm pressure point is achieved.
• Info
I Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
Dan,ar 01 accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
- Change worn brake linings immediately.
- Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
I Minimum thickness I ~ 1 mm (~ 0.04 in)
> If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
- Change the rear brake linings.
( e- p. 102)
- Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
> If damage or cracking is visible:
- Change the rear brake linings.
( e- p. 102)

KTM 450 SX-F EU Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	450 SX-F EU
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English