12 BRAKE SYSTEM 64
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
– Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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.
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– Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
–
Remove screws
1
.
–
Remove cover
2
with membrane
3
.
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– Manually press the brake caliper to the brake disc to push back the brake pistons.
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 pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
–
Remove cotter pins
4
, pull out pin
5
, and remove the brake linings.
– Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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–
Check that leaf spring
6
in the brake caliper and sliding plate
7
in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
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–
Insert the brake linings, insert pin
5
, and mount cotter pins
4
.
– Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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