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» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
( p. 66)
12.8 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear
brake.
– Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
101991-10
–
Loosen fittings
3
on foot brake cylinder
4
.
– To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever to individ-
ual requirements, loosen nut
1
and turn screw
2
accord-
ingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited. The screw must be
screwed into the footrest bracket by at least four turns.
–
Position foot brake cylinder
4
so that the foot brake lever has
the necessary free travel.
–
Mount and tighten fittings
3
.
Guideline
Screw connection,
foot brake cylinder
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. ( p. 65)
–
Tighten nut
1
.
12.9 Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the MIN marking, the brake system is leaking or the brake linings are
worn down.
– Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized
KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
– Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service
schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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