KTM 990 SUPER DUKE - Manual (Page 46)

– ACTUATE THE FRONT BRAKE UNTIL YOU FEEL THE POINT OF PRESSURE.
– NEVER USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID! IT IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE COLOR.
SEALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT.
– STORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
– BRAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. IF YOU
GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.
– DON’T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT REMOVER.
– USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER.
Checking the front brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from the rear. The linings must be at least 1 mm (0.04
in) thick.
AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN 1 MM, OTH-
ERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON’T PUT OFF HAV-
ING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED.
IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE WHEN THE LINING IS PARTLY OR COMPLETELY
WORN OFF, THE STEEL PARTS ON THE BRAKE PADS WILL GRIND AGAINST THE BRAKE DISKS.
THIS SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASES THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYS THE BRAKE DISKS.
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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