MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 46
8.43Checking rear brake disc
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to worn brake discs.
– Worn brake discs should be replaced immediately by an authorized KTM workshop.
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– Check the thickness of the rear brake disc at several places on the disc to see if it
conforms to measurement .
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Wear limit of brake discs
Rear 3.5 mm (0.14 in)
» The brake disc thickness is less than the specified value.
– Replace the brake disc.
8.44Checking free play of foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
– If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
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– Move the foot brake lever backwards and forwards between the end stop and the
foot brake cylinder piston bracket and check free play .
Specification
Free play at foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the free travel of the foot brake pedal. ( P. 46)
8.45Adjusting free travel of foot brake pedal x
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
– If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
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– Loosen the nut and use the screw to adjust the free travel .
Specification
Free play at foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
– Hold screw and tighten nut .
Specification
Remaining nuts, chassis M6 10 Nm
(7.38 lbf ft)
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