Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Brake Hose and Pipe Damage and Installation Condition Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Periodic Maintenance / Periodic Maintenance Procedures / Brakes / Brake Hose and Pipe Damage and Installation Condition Inspection

Inspect the brake hoses, pipes and fittings for deterioration, cracks and signs of leakage.

The high pressure inside the brake line can cause fluid to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained.

Bend and twist the rubber hose while examining it.

Replace the hose if any crack [B], bulge [C] or leakage is noticed.
Tighten any brake hose banjo bolts.

Torque - Brake Hose Banjo Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

Brake Hose and Pipe Damage and Installation Condition Inspection

Inspect the brake hose routing.

If any brake hose routing is incorrect, run the brake hose according to Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter.

Brake Fluid Leak (Brake Hose and Pipe) Inspection

For KIBS equipped models, remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Apply the brake lever or pedal and inspect the brake fluid leak from the brake hoses [ ...

Brake Fluid Level Inspection

Check that the brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir [A] is above the lower level line [B]. NOTE Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar when checking brake fluid ...

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