MOTO-MASTER Nitro Front Brake Pads for KTM SX 505, XC 450, XC 525 2008-2013

The MOTO-MASTER Nitro avant 096521 set of brake pads is designed for KTM SX 505, XC 450, XC 525 from 2008 to 2013. The pads clamp the disc to slow the bike down. Off-road, they work in mud, water and sand, which wear them quickly: pads in good condition keep the braking powerful and easy to modulate.

Specifications

• Brand: MOTO-MASTER
• Manufacturer part number: 096521
• EAN code: 8790497008055
• Compound: sintered metal
• Weight: 150 g
• Engine: 4-stroke

When to replace it?

• Friction material worn below the minimum thickness in the manual (often 1 to 2 mm), or wear groove gone.
• Metallic grinding noise when braking.
• Lever or pedal going further, brakes with less bite.

Check pad thickness before every ride, especially in muddy conditions. Never wait for metal-to-metal contact: it scores the disc within a few stops.

Fitting tips

1. Push the caliper pistons back while keeping an eye on the brake fluid level in the reservoir, which will rise.
2. Clean the caliper and the pad pin, and replace the pin if it's marked.
3. Fit the pads with their spring or clip, the right way round, then pump the lever or pedal until you get normal travel back.
4. Check the condition of the disc: a disc that's too thin or warped wears out new pads.
5. Bed in the pads with a dozen progressive stops before riding hard.

Why MOTO-MASTER?

In motocross, Moto-Master was working with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team as early as 2010, and it backed the MXGP world championship in 2015. On the technical side, the Flame profile of its discs is designed to improve cooling and go easy on the pads, and its Racing GP sintered pads use a backing plate with hooks (NRS technology) that stops the friction material from coming away.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Brake disc : MOTO-MASTER · NG
• Brake fluid : MOTUL 500 ml · MOTUL 5 L

Frequently asked questions

Sintered or organic?
Sintered (metallic) pads last longer and stay effective in mud and water: they're the benchmark for motocross and enduro. Organic pads are gentler on the disc and bite well from cold.

Should both sides be changed?
Always replace the complete set for a given caliper, and check the disc while you're at it.

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
KTM SX 505 2013
KTM SX 505 2012
KTM SX 505 2011
KTM SX 505 2010
KTM XC 450 2010
KTM XC 450 2009
KTM XC 450 2008
KTM XC 525 2013
KTM XC 525 2012
KTM XC 525 2011
KTM XC 525 2010
KTM XC 525 2009
KTM XC 525 2008