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KTM 300 EXC - 14 Wheels, Tires; 14.1 Removing the Front Wheel

KTM 300 EXC
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13 BRAKE SYSTEM
94
Note
Environmental hazardHazardous substances cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the 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.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
S03488-10
Position the vehicle vertically.
Remove screw cap
1
with membrane
2
and the O-ring.
Press the brake piston back into the basic position and ensure
that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir;
extract some if necessary.
Info
Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake piston.
E00351-10
Remove cotter pin
3
, pull out pin
4
, and remove the brake
linings.
Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket.
E00352-10
Check that spring plate
5
in the brake caliper and sliding
plate
6
in the brake caliper bracket are seated correctly.
E00353-01
Insert the new brake linings, insert the pin, and mount the cot-
ter pins.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point.

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