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14.6 Checking the free travel 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.
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–
Detach spring
1
.
– Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop
and the contact to the foot brake cylinder piston and check
free travel
A
.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
– Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
( p. 47)
–
Attach spring
1
.
14.7 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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– Stand the vehicle upright.
– Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.
»
If the fluid level reaches the MIN marking
1
:
– Add rear brake fluid. ( p. 84)