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:

Oil Pump Drive Gear Shaft Installation
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease [A] to the oil pump drive gear shaft. Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the followings. Transmission Case [B] Crankcase [C] Install the oil pump drive gear shaft and washer [D] as shown in the figure. Install the new circlip [E] into the ...

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 ...

Wheel Inspection
Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground. Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 Spin the wheel lightly, and check for roughness or binding. If roughness or binding is found, replace the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Removal/Installation). Inspect the wh ...