ENGLISH
31
General information about KTM disc brakes
BRAKE CALIPERS:
The brake calipers of this series use a ”floating” mount. This means that the
brake calipers are not solidly attached to the caliper support, which enables
them to ”float” for maximum braking contact.Secure the screws of the cali-
per support with Loctite 243 and tighten to 25 Nm (19 ft.lb).
BRAKE PADS:
The brake pads are fitted with TOSHIBA TT 2701 sintered lining at the front
and TOSHIBA H 38 sintered lining at the back. These linings provide an
optimal combination of dosing, brake performance and life cycle. The lining
type is stated on the back of the brake pad and also recorded in the homo-
logation papers.
Other brake pads are available for competition sports.
FRONT: TOSHIBA H 38 (SINTERED) – harder to dose, good brake perfor-
mance, long life, for wet slippery terrain.
FERODO ID 450 (ORGANIC) – easy to dose, good brake perfor-
mance, short life, for dry terrain, low price.
REAR: FERRIT 222 (ORGANIC) – can be dosed better, short life cycle, for
dry terrain.
FERODO ID 450 (ORGANIC) – easy to dose, good brake perfor-
mance, short life, for dry terrain, low price.
BRAKE DISCS:
Due to wear, the thickness of the brake disc in the area of the contact
face
1 of the brake pads decreases. At their thinnest point A, the brake
discs must not be more than 0.40 mm (0.016 in) thinner than the pad's
nominal thickness. Measure the nominal thickness in a location
B outside
the contact face. Check wear at several locations.
WARNING
–B
RAKE DISCS SUFFERING FROM WEAR GREATER THAN 0.4 MM (0.016 IN) CONSTI-
TUTE A SAFETY RISK. HAVE THE BRAKE DISCS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AS SOON AS
THEY REACH THE WEAR LIMIT
.
–HAVE ANY REPAIRS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM BE PERFORMED BY A KTM DEALER
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS:
The brake fluid reservoirs on the front and rear wheel brakes have been
designed in such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not neces-
sary to top up the brake fluid. If the brake fluid level drops below the mini-
mum level either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are comple-
tely worn.
In this case, consult an authorized KTM dealer immediately.
BRAKE FLUID:
KTM fills the brake systems with SHELL ADVANCE BRAKE DOT 5.1 brake
fluid, one of the best brake fluids is currently available. We recommend that
you continue to use it. DOT 5.1 brake fluid is based on glycol ether and of
an amber color. If you do not have any DOT 5.1 for refilling, you may use
DOT 4 brake fluid. However, you should replace it as soon as
possible with DOT 5.1.
Never use brake fluid DOT 5. The color of this silicon oil-based product is
purple red. The gaskets and brake hoses of KTM motorcycles are not
designed for DOT 5 brake fluid.
WARNING
H
AVE THE BRAKE FLUID CHANGED AT LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY. IF YOU WASH YOUR
MOTORCYCLE OFTEN
, THE BRAKE FLUID SHOULD BE CHANGED EVEN MORE FREQUENTLY.
B
RAKE FLUID TENDS TO ABSORB WATER. THEREFORE, VAPOR POCKETS MAY FORM IN
"OLD" BRAKE FLUIDS EVEN AT LOW TEMPERATURES, CAUSING THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO
FAIL
.
