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– Check the brake linings for minimum thickness .
Minimum thickness ≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
–
Change the front brake linings. x ( p. 46)
– Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If damage or cracking is visible:
–
Change the front brake linings. x ( p. 46)
9.52Removing the front brake linings x
Warning
Danger of accident Brake system failure.
– Maintenance work and repairs must be carried out professionally. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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– Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the brake
pistons.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
– Remove locking split pins , withdraw bolt , and take out the brake linings.
– Remove screws and take off the brake caliper.
– Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
9.53Installing the front brake linings x
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to use of non-approved brake linings.
– Brake linings available from accessory suppliers are often not tested and approved for use on KTM vehicles. The construc-
tion and friction factor of the brake linings and therefore the brake power can differ considerably from the original KTM
brake linings. If brake linings are used that differ from the originals, there is no guarantee that they comply with the origi-
nal license. The vehicle no longer corresponds to the condition at delivery, and the warranty is no longer valid.
– Check the brake discs. ( p. 42)
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– Check that leaf spring in the brake caliper and sliding plate in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
Info
The arrow on the leaf spring points in the rotation direction of the brake
disc.
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– Insert the brake linings, insert bolt , and mount locking split pins .
– Position the brake caliper and mount and tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a pressure point.