Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Brake Disc Wear Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Brakes / Brake Disc / Brake Disc Wear Inspection

Measure the thickness of each disc [A] at the point where it has worn the most.

If the disc has worn past the service limit, replace it.

Measuring Area [B]

Brake Disc Wear Inspection

Brake Disc Thickness Standard:

Front 5.3 5.7 mm (0.21
0.22 in.)

Rear 4.8 5.2 mm (0.19
0.20 in.)

Service Limit:

Front 5.0 mm (0.20 in.)

Rear 4.5 mm (0.18 in.)

Brake Disc Installation

Install the brake disc on the wheel so that the marked side [A] faces out. Front Brake Discs [B] Rear Brake Disc [C] Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the brake disc ...

Brake Disc Warp Inspection

Raise the wheel off the ground with the jack. Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 For front disc inspection, turn the handlebar fully to one side. Set up a dial ...

Other materials:

Tail/Brake Light (LED) Removal/Installation
Remove: Upper Seat Cover (see Seat Cover Removal in the Frame chapter) Disconnect the tail/brake light connector [A]. Remove: Tail/Brake Light Mounting Screws [A] Bolts [B] and Brackets [C] Bolt [D] Remove the tail/brake light [A]. Bring down the rear fender rea ...

Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating. The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces. If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings. With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...

Intake Air Temperature Meter
Intake air temperature meter indicates temperature of the air in the air cleaner case. The “Intake Air” is displayed if the intake air temperature meter is selected. A. Intake Air Temperature Meter B. “Intake Air” NOTE The intake air temperature meter shift to the coolant temp ...