Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Front Brake Pad Installation

Check that the pad spring [A] is in place on the caliper.

Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go.

Install the brake pads [A] on the pad spring correctly.

Fit the pad into the groove of the caliper as shown in the figure.

Install the pad pins while pushing the brake pads lightly.

Tighten the pad pins temporarily.

Install the front caliper (see Caliper Installation).

Tighten: Torque - Front Brake Pad Pins: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb)

WARNING

After servicing, it takes several applications of the brake lever before the brake pads contact the disc, which could result in increased stopping distance and cause an accident resulting in injury or death.

Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm brake lever is obtained by pumping the lever until the pads are against the disc.

Front Brake Pad Removal

Loosen the pad pins [A]. Remove the front caliper with the hose installed (see Front Caliper Removal). Remove: Pad Pins Brake Pads ...

Rear Brake Pad Removal

Remove: Pad Pin Plug [A] Pad Pin [B] Brake Pads [C] ...

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