Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Caliper Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Brakes / Calipers / Rear Caliper Removal

Remove: Bolt [A] Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor [B]
Loosen the banjo bolt [C] at the brake hose lower end, and tighten it loosely.
Loosen the caliper holder pin [D].
Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).

Rear Caliper Removal

Unscrew the banjo bolt and remove the brake hose from the caliper (see Brake Hose and Pipe Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

NOTICE

Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.

NOTE

If the caliper is to be disassembled after removal and if compressed air is not available, disassemble the caliper before the brake hose is removed (see Caliper Rubber Parts Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Front Caliper Removal

Remove: Bolt [A] Front Wheel Rotation Sensor [B] Loosen the banjo bolt [C] at the brake hose lower end, and tighten it loosely. Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts [D], and detach the ca ...

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 ho ...

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Replacement Parts
Replacement parts must be KAWASAKI genuine or recommended by KAWASAKI. Gaskets, O-rings, oil seals, grease seals, circlips, cotter pins or self-locking nuts must be replaced with new ones whenever disassembled. Assembly Order In most cases assembly order is the reverse of disassembly, howe ...

Subthrottle Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
Measure the output voltage at the subthrottle sensor in the same way as input voltage inspection, note the following. Disconnect the subthrottle sensor connector and connect the setting adapter [A] between these connectors. Special Tool - Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter: 57001 -1538 ...

General Lubrication
Lubricate the points shown below, with either motor oil or regular grease, in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart or whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions. Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any g ...