Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Brake Pedal Position Adjustment

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Brakes / Brake Lever, Brake Pedal / Brake Pedal Position Adjustment

NOTE

Usually it is not necessary to adjust the pedal position, but always adjust it when push rod locknut has been loosened.

Loosen the locknut [A] and turn the push rod with the hex head [B] to achieve the correct pedal position.

If the length [C] shown is 69 ±1 mm (2.7 ±0.04 in.), the pedal position will be within the standard range.

Tighten: Torque - Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Locknut: 17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
Check the brake light switch operation (see Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Brake Pedal Position Adjustment

Brake Pedal Position Inspection

Check that the brake pedal [A] is in the correct position. Footpeg [B] Pedal Position Standard: About 65 mm (2.6 in.) [C] below top of footpeg If it is incorrect, adjust the position. ...

Brake Pedal Removal

Remove: Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts [A] Foot Guard [B] Screw and Stopper [C] Bolt [D] Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts [E] Cable Guide [F] Remove: Cotter Pin [A] Joint ...

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