Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Brake Disc Wear Inspection

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

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:

External Shift Mechanism Inspection
Examine the shift shaft [A] for any damage. If the shaft is bent, straighten or replace it. If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft. If the spring [C] is damaged in any way, replace it. If the shift mechanism arm [D] is damaged in any way, replace the shaft. Check the s ...

External Shift Mechanism Removal
Remove: Shift Lever (see Shift Pedal Removal) Oil Pump Drive Gear (see Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/ Installation in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Circlip [A] Washer [B] Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144 Remove: Shift Shaft Assembly [A] Washer [B] ...

Exploded View
10. US, CA, CAL and AU Models 11. ZX1000JD/KD G: Apply grease. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. R: Replacement Parts S: Follow the specified tightening sequence. 1. US, CA and CAL Models 2. ZX1000J Model 3. ZX1000K Model 4. AU Model 5. Face the large diameter side re ...