Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal

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NOTICE

The KIBS hydraulic unit [A] has been adjusted and set with precision at the factory. Therefore, it should be handled carefully, never struck sharply, as with a hammer, or allowed to fall on a hard surface.

Be careful not to get water or mud on the KIBS hydraulic unit.

Drain the brake fluid through the bleed valve by pumping the brake lever and pedal.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


Clear the projection [C] from the bracket.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


NOTICE

Clean all fittings on the KIBS hydraulic unit and the rear master cylinder because dirt around the banjo bolts could contaminate the brake fluid in the line during removal/installation.

Spread over a shop towel around the KIBS hydraulic unit before removing the brake line so that brake fluid does not leak on the parts.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


NOTICE

Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces; any spilled fluid should be completely washed away immediately.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


NOTE

Remove the brake hoses and pipes according to each assembly of the exploded view.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


NOTICE

The KIBS hydraulic unit has been adjusted and set with precision at the factory. Do not try to disassemble and repair the KIBS hydraulic unit.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal


ABS and KIBS Indicator Lights (LED) Inspection
In this model, the ABS indicator light (LED) [A] and KIBS indicator light (LED) [B] go on or blink by the data sent from the KIBS hydraulic unit. Refer to the Meter Unit Inspection in the Electr ...

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Installation
NOTICE Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces; any spilled fluid should be completely washed away immediately. Install the KIBS hydraulic unit together with the bracket. Before in ...

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Confirm whether pulley [A] is an angle shown in the figure. 41.7° ±7° [B] This position is original position of the pulley. NOTE Correct the position electrically after confirming the use is discontinued and there is no damage when differing from the angle of shown in the figure. ...

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Overview
Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) offers enhanced braking stability (ABS performance equivalent to the current model) to supersportmodels, which pitch more than most motorcycles and also offers high-precision front and rear brake pressure control (high-precision ABS) for spo ...