12 BRAKE SYSTEM 56
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.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 27)
– Remove the chain guard. ( p. 40)
–
Remove the rear wheel. x ( p. 59)
–
Remove the rear brake linings. x ( p. 56)
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Main work
– Remove screws 1.
– Take off cover 2 with washer 3 and membrane 4.
– Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
–
Install the rear brake linings. x ( p. 57)
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– Add brake fluid to level A.
Guideline
Dimension A (brake fluid level below
top edge of container)
10 mm (0.39 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 81)
– Position the membrane and the cover with the washer. Mount and tighten the
screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
12.17 Removing rear brake linings x
Warning
Danger of accident Brake system failure.
– Maintenance work and repairs must be carried out professionally. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 27)
– Remove the chain guard. ( p. 40)
–
Remove the rear wheel. x ( p. 59)
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Main work
– Remove lock washer 1.
– Remove screw 2.
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