KTM 85 SX 17/14 User Manual

12 BRAKE SYSTEM 56
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.
C00264-10
(85 SX 17/14)
– Remove screws 4.
– Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake caliper on
the brake disc. Carefully pull the brake caliper backwards from the brake disc.
– Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake
fluid overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
(85 SX 19/16)
– Remove screws 4 and spacers.
– Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake caliper on
the brake disc. Carefully pull the brake caliper backwards from the brake disc.
– Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake
fluid overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
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– Remove cotter pin 5.
– Remove bolt 6.
– Take off retainer spring 7 and remove the brake linings.
– Clean the brake caliper.
– Position the brake linings.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
– Position retainer spring 7.
– Mount bolt 6.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Mount spring connector 5.
Info
To make it easier to mount the bolt, push the retainer spring down.
Make sure the retainer spring is seated correctly.
C00264-10
(85 SX 17/14)
– Position the brake caliper. Mount screws 4 but do not tighten yet.
– Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake linings are lying cor-
rectly against the brake disc and there is a pressure point. Fix the hand brake
lever in the activated position.
The brake caliper straightens.
– Tighten screws 4.

KTM 85 SX 17/14 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	85 SX 17/14
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English