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Mount the right brake pad and fix it with the bolt. Mount the left brake pad and
insert the bolt until it stops. Mount the clips.
When mounting the brake pads, be sure to check for correct fit of the sliding
metal-sheet
3 in the caliper support and of the leaf spring 4.
WARNING
–I
T IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE BRAKE DISK FREE FROM OIL AND FATTY MATTERS.
O
THERWISE, THE BRAKING EFFECT WOULD BE STRONGLY REDUCED.
–A
FTER ASSEMBLY, CHECK IF CIRCLIPS HAVE BEEN FITTED CORRECTLY.
–H
AVING PERFORMED ANY WORK ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM
,
ONE MUST ALLWAYS ACTUATE
THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE LEVER
,
RESPECTIVELY SO AS TO ENSURE THAT THE
BRAKE PADS WILL LIE AGAINST THE BRAKE DISK AND THE PRESSURE POINT IS ESTABLISHED
.
Changing the basic position of the brake pedal*
The basic setting of the foot brake pedal can be changed by turning the end stop
roller
5. Using the push rod 6, the free play on the foot brake pedal must be set.
Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm of free play,
before the push rod can move the piston in the brake cylinder (to be recognised
from the resistance on the foot brake pedal).
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THIS CLEARANCE IS MISSING, PRESSURE ACCUMULATES IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE
BRAKE PADS BEGIN TO RUB
. THE BRAKING SYSTEM OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL COMPLETELY
IN EXTREME CASES
.
Check the rear brake fluid level
The reservoir for the rear disc brake is locaded above the main brake cylinder. The
level of brake fluid may not fall below the „MIN” mark when the vehicle has been
left standing upright
WARNING
IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A
LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED
KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY.
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir*
When the brake fluid level has dropped to the MIN mark, you need to refill the
brake fluid reservoir. This is done by first unscrewing the cap
7
and rubber bel-
lows
8
. Add brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT 5.1) until it reaches
the MAX mark, then screw rubber bellows and cap back on. Rinse off spilled or
overflowing brake fluid with water.
WARNING
– NEVER
USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID! IT IS BASED 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.
–B
RAKE 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
!
CAUTION
!
–DON’T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT REMOVER.
–USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER.
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4
1
2
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6
3-5mm
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