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:

Balance Weight Installation
Check if the weight portion has any play on the blade [A] and clip [B]. If it does, discard it. WARNINGUnbalanced wheels can create an unsafe riding condition. If the balance weight has any play on the rib of the rim, the blade and/or clip have been stretched. Replace th ...

Balance Adjustment
If the wheel always stops in one position, provisionally attach a balance weight [A] on the rim at the marking using adhesive tape. Rotate the wheel 1/4 turn [B], and see whether or not the wheel stops in this position. If it does, the correct balance weight is being used. If the whe ...

Wheel Bearing Damage Inspection
Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack (see Front Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 Turn the handlebar all the way to the right or left. Inspect the roughness of the front wheel bearing by moving [A] ...