KTM 450 XC-F User Manual

12 BRAKE SYSTEM 68
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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– Stand the vehicle upright.
–
Remove screw cap
1
with membrane
2
and the O-ring.
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– 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.
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–
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.
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–
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.
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–
Add brake fluid to level
A
.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 100)
–
Mount and tighten screw cap
1
with membrane
2
and the O-ring.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.

KTM 450 XC-F Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	449.9 cc
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 63.4 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	5-speed
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, throttle body 44 mm
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Frame	Central Double-Cradle Type 25CrMo4 Steel
Front Suspension	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Front Brake	260 mm disc
Rear Brake	220 mm disc
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Seat Height	950 mm
Compression Ratio	12.75:1
Ignition	Keihin EMS
Final Drive	Chain
Rear Brake Caliper	Brembo
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
Front Brake Caliper	Brembo twin-piston floating caliper