KTM 450 EXC-R EU - Manual (Page 62)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting basic position of footbrake lever b
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Warning
Danger of accidents ಘBrake system failure.
ದ If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
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ದ Disconnect spring b  .
ದ Loosen nut b  and with push rod b  , turn it back until you have maximum free play.
ದ To adjust the basic position of the footbrake lever individually, lossen nut b  and
turn screw b  accordingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
ದ Turn push rod b  accordingly until you have free play b . If necessary, adjust the
basic position of the footbrake lever.
Specification
Free play at foot brake lever 3… 5 bmm (0.12… 0.2bin)
ದ Hold screw b  and tighten nut b  .
Specification
Remaining nuts, chassis M8 30 bNm
(22.1 blbfbft)
ದ Hold push rod b  and tighten nut b  .
Specification
Remaining nuts, chassis M6 15 bNm
(11.1 blbfbft)
ದ Reconnect spring b  .

Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents ಘBrake system failure.
ದ If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Have the brake system checked in an authorized KTM workshop, and do not ride any further.
Warning
Danger of accidents ಘReduced braking due to old brake fluid.
ದ Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop.
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ದ Stand the vehicle upright.
ದ Check the brake fluid level in the viewer b  .
» When in the viewer b  an air bubble is visible:
ದ Add rear brake fluid. ( P. 61)