Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Brake Operation Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Periodic Maintenance / Periodic Maintenance Procedures / Brakes / Brake Operation Inspection

Inspect the operation of the front and rear brake by running the vehicle on the dry road.

If the brake operation is insufficiency, inspect the brake system.

WARNING

When test riding the vehicle, be aware of surrounding traffic for your safety.

Brake Pad Wear Inspection

Remove the brake pads (see Front/Rear Brake Pad Removal in the Brakes chapter). Check the lining thickness [A] of the pads in each caliper. If the lining thickness of either pad is less ...

Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection

Turn the ignition switch to ON. The brake light (LED) [A] should go on when the brake lever is applied or after the brake pedal is depressed about 10 mm (0.39 in.). If it does not, adj ...

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Front Caliper Removal
Remove: Bolt [A] Front Wheel Rotation Sensor [B] Loosen the banjo bolt [C] at the brake hose lower end, and tighten it loosely. Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts [D], and detach the caliper [E] from the disc. NOTICE Do not loosen the caliper assembly bolts [F]. Take out only ...

Coolant Flow Chart
1. Radiator 2. Radiator Fan 3. Water Pump 4. Oil Cooler 5. Oil Cooler Intake Hose 6. Oil Cooler Outlet Hose 7. Cylinder Jacket 8. Cylinder Head Jacket 9. Thermostat Housing 10. Air Bleeder Hose 11. Radiator Cap 12. Radiator Overflow Hose 13. Reserve Tank 14. Reserve Tank Overflow Ho ...

Nozzle Assy Installation
Replace the dust seals [A] with new ones. Apply engine oil to the new dust seals, and install them. Install the nozzle assy securely. Push the four mounting positions of the injectors. Set the joint pipe parallel to the air cleaner housing [B]. NOTICE When installing the nozzle assy, ap ...