14 BRAKE SYSTEM
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14.1 Checking the play of the front brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the front brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the front
brake.
– Set the free travel on the front brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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Push the front brake lever forward and check play
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.
Play of the front brake lever 3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
» If the play does not meet specifications:
– Inspect the brake system for damage and dirt.
14.2 Adjusting the basic position of the front brake lever
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– Adjust the basic position of the front brake lever with adjusting
screw
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to the rider's hand size.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the
distance between the front brake lever and the handle-
bar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease
the distance between the front brake lever and the han-
dlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
14.3 Checking the brake discs
Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
– Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
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– Check the front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple
points for the dimension
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Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around
the contact surface of the brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limits
front 2.2 mm (0.087 in)
rear 2.2 mm (0.087 in)
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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