12 BRAKE SYSTEM 59
12.9 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear brake.
– Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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Detach spring
.
–
Loosen nut
and, with push rod
, turn it back until you have maximum free
travel.
– To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever to individual requirements,
loosen nut
and turn screw
accordingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
–
Turn push rod
accordingly until you have free travel
. If necessary, adjust
the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
–
Hold screw
and tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever stop M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Hold push rod
and tighten nut
.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Attach spring
.
12.10 Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is leaking or the brake lin-
ings are worn down.
– Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
– Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service schedule. (Your autho-
rized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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– Stand the vehicle upright.
–
Check the brake fluid level in viewer
.
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If the brake fluid has dropped below marking
:
– Add rear brake fluid. ( p. 60)
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