KTM 450 XCR-W USA User Manual

13/BRAKE SYSTEM 52
Checking rear brake fluid level
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ಥ Stand the vehicle upright.
ಥ Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
.
» When in the viewer
 an air bubble is visible:
ಥ Add rear brake fluid.
Adding rear brake fluid
Warning
Skin irritationsಗBrake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
ಥ Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
ಥ If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazardಗProblem materials cause environmental damage.
ಥ Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
KTM recommends brake fluid DOT5.1 fromMotorex
®
. This brake fluid has a higher wet boiling point than brake fluid DOT4
and offers more protection under high load.
Never user DOT5 brake fluid! This is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. 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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ಥ Stand the vehicle upright.
ಥ Remove screw cap
 with membrane and the O-ring.
ಥ Add brake fluid to level
.
Brake fluid DOT 5.1 ( P. 174)
ಥ Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
ಥ Mount the screw cap with the membraneand the O-ring.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
Changing the rear brake fluid
Warning
Skin irritationsಗBrake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
ಥ Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
ಥ If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazardಗProblem materials cause environmental damage.
ಥ Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
KTM recommends brake fluid DOT5.1 fromMotorex
®
. This brake fluid has a higher wet boiling point than brake fluid DOT4
and offers more protection under high load.
Never user DOT5 brake fluid! This is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. 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!

KTM 450 XCR-W USA Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	450 XCR-W USA
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English