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KTM 450 SX-F EU User Manual

KTM 450 SX-F EU
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12 BRAKE SYSTEM 65
Info
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.
B00356-10
Stand the vehicle upright.
Remove screw cap 1 with membrane 2 and the O-ring.
S00170-10
Manually press the brake caliper to the brake disc to push back the brake piston.
Ensure that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir, extracting it
by suction if it does.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake piston that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
Remove cotter pins 3, pull out pin 4, and remove the brake linings.
Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
S00171-10
Check that leaf spring 5 in the brake caliper and sliding plate 6 in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
Info
The arrow on the leaf spring points in the rotation direction of the brake
disc.
S00172-10
Insert the brake linings, insert pin 4, and mount cotter pins 3.
Info
Make sure that the decoupling plate 7 is mounted on the piston side of the
brake lining.
Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
B00360-10
Add brake fluid to level A.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 97)
Mount and tighten screw cap 1 with membrane 2 and the O-ring.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.

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KTM 450 SX-F EU Specifications

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BrandKTM
Model450 SX-F EU
CategoryMotorcycle
LanguageEnglish

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