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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Transmission Assy Installation
Assemble the transmission assy (see Transmission Assy Assembly). Be sure that the dowel pins are in position. Install the transmission assy on the crankcase. Tighten: Torque - Transmission Case Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb) Install: Shift Shaft (see External Shift Mechani ...

Switch Inspection
Using a hand tester, check to see that only the connections shown in the table have continuity. Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394 For the switch housings and the ignition switch, refer to the tables in the Wiring Diagram. If the switch has an open or short, repair it or replace it w ...

Caliper Installation
Install the caliper and brake hose lower end. For the front caliper, be sure to install the collars [A]. Replace the washers on each side of hose fitting with new ones. Touch the brake hoses [A] to the stopper [B] of the caliper. Front Calipers [C] Rear Caliper [D] Tighten: To ...