13 BRAKE SYSTEM 79
Info
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 96)
– Mount the covering cap. ( p. 64)
– Check the rear brake linings. ( p. 79)
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Main work
(Freeride E‑SX)
– Move the brake fluid reservoir attached to the left of the handlebar to a horizon-
tal position.
–
Remove screws
.
–
Remove cover
with membrane
.
–
Add brake fluid to level
.
Guideline
Level
(brake fluid level below
reservoir rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 121)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
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(Freeride E‑XC)
– Move the brake fluid reservoir attached to the left of the handlebar to a horizon-
tal position.
–
Remove screws
.
–
Remove cover
with membrane
.
–
Add brake fluid to level
.
Guideline
Level
(brake fluid level below
reservoir rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 121)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
Finishing work
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 96)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)
13.14 Checking the rear brake linings
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
– Change worn brake linings immediately.(Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)