KTM Freeride E-XC - Page 83

13 BRAKE SYSTEM 81
C00728-11
Main work
(Freeride E‑SX)
– Move the brake fluid reservoir attached to the left of the handlebar to a horizon-
tal position.
–
Remove screws

.
–
Remove cover

with membrane

.
– Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake
fluid overflows from the brake fluid reservoir, extracting brake fluid if necessary.
M00685-11
(Freeride E‑XC)
– Move the brake fluid reservoir attached to the left of the handlebar to a horizon-
tal position.
–
Remove screws

.
–
Remove cover

with membrane

.
– Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake
fluid overflows from the brake fluid reservoir, extracting brake fluid if necessary.
C00732-10
–
Remove cotter pins

.
–
Remove pins

.
–
Take off retaining spring

and remove the brake linings.
– Clean the brake caliper.
C00733-01
– Position the new brake linings.
Info
Always change the full set of brake linings.
C00732-10
–
Position retaining spring

.
–
Mount bolt

.
Info
To make it easier to mount the pin, push the retainer spring down.
Make sure the retaining spring is seated correctly.
–
Mount cotter pin

.
– Operate the rear brake lever several times until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
C00728-12
(Freeride E‑SX)
–
Fill up the brake fluid to the 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.