Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Brakes / Calipers / Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage

Replace the caliper if the cylinder and piston are badly scores or rusty.

Front Caliper [C] Rear Caliper [D]

Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage


Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage


Rear Caliper Dust Boot and Friction Boot Damage
Check that the dust boot [A] and friction boot [B] are not cracked, worn, swollen, or otherwise damaged. If they show any damage, replace it. ...

Rear Caliper Holder Shaft Wear
The caliper body must slide smoothly on the caliper holder shafts [A]. If the body does not slide smoothly, one pad will wear more than the other, pad wear will increase, and constant drag on the d ...

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DFI System Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE This is not an exhaustive list, giving every possible cause for each problem listed. It is meant simply as a rough guide to assist the troubleshooting for some of the more common difficulties in DFI system. The ECU may be involved in the DFI electrical and ignition system tro ...

Crankshaft Sensor Inspection
Disconnect the crankshaft sensor lead connector (see Crankshaft Sensor Removal). Set the hand tester [A] to the × 10 Ω range and connect it to the crankshaft sensor lead connector [B]. Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394 Crankshaft Sensor Resistance Connections: Meter (+ ...

Relay Box Removal
Remove the left fuel tank cover (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the connectors [A]. Pull out the relay box [B] from the rubber protector [C]. NOTE The relay box has relays and diodes. The relays and diodes can not be removed. Relay Box Installa ...