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Checking of brake fluid level - front brake
The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the
handlebar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the
reservoir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not go below
middle of the glass.
WARNING
IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A
LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN
. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN
AUTHORIZED
KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY.
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir*
Loosen screws 1 and remove lid 2 and membrane 3.
If necessary, dismount the mirror and loosen the throttle grip.
Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid
reservoir to 5 mm (0,2 in) below the rim with brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell
Advance Brake DOT 5.1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten screws. Rinse
off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water.
WARNING
–NEVER USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID! ITISBASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
COLOR
. SEALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT.
–S
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
.
–BRAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. IF
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
A DOCTOR
.
–THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS ON THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BRAKES HAVE BEEN
DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT EVEN IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE WORN IT IS NOT
NECESSARY TO TOP UP THE BRAKE FLUID
. IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW
THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE
COMPLETELY WORN DOWN
.
I
N THIS CASE
, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY.
!
CAUTION
!
–D
ON’TLET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT
REMOVER
.
–U
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER.
Checking the front brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from below. The linings must be at least
1 mm (0,04 in) thick.
WARNING
A
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
1
MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
DON
’T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED.
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
WORN AWAY
, THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE
DISC
, IMPAIRING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC.
Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal*
The basic position of the foot brake pedal can be altered by turning the stop
roller
4
. The free play at the foot brake pedal must then be adjusted by
means of the piston rod
5
.
Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm
(0,12–0,20 in) of free play, before the piston rod can move the piston in the
brake cylinder (to be recognised from the resistance on the foot
brake pedal).
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THIS FREE PLAY IS NOT PRESENT, THEN PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING
, CAUSING CONSTANT FRICTION OF THE BRAKE PADS.THE BRAKING SYSTEM
OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES
.
5 mm
min.
1 mm
1
2
3
3-5mm
4
5
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