13 BRAKE SYSTEM 76
C00726-10
–
Remove cotter pins
.
–
Remove pins
.
–
Take off retaining spring
and remove the brake linings.
– Clean the brake caliper.
– Position the new brake linings.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
–
Position retaining spring
.
–
Mount pin
.
Info
To make it easier to mount the pin, push the retainer spring down.
Make sure the retaining spring is seated correctly.
–
Mount cotter pins
.
C00725-10
–
Position the brake caliper. Mount screws
with the spacers but do not tighten
yet.
– Operate the front brake lever several times until the brake linings are in contact
with the brake disc and there is a pressure point. Secure the front brake lever in
the activated position.
The brake caliper straightens.
–
Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Remove the fixation for the front brake lever.
(Freeride E‑XC)
– Mount the cable tie(s).
C00724-12
(Freeride E‑SX)
–
Add brake fluid to level
.
Guideline
Level
(brake fluid level below
reservoir rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 121)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
M00686-12
(Freeride E‑XC)
–
Add brake fluid to level
.
Guideline
Level
(brake fluid level below
reservoir rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 121)
– Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
Finishing work
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 96)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)