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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Self-Diagnosis Procedures
NOTE Use a fully charged battery when conducting self-diagnosis. Otherwise, the light (LED) and symbol do not light or blink. Turn the ignition switch to ON. When a problem occurs with DFI system and ignition system, the warning indicator light (LED) [A] goes on and FI warning symbol ...

Brake Disc Installation
Install the brake disc on the wheel so that the marked side [A] faces out. Front Brake Discs [B] Rear Brake Disc [C] Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the brake disc mounting bolts. Tighten: Torque - Brake Disc Mounting Bolts: 27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20 ...

Alternator Cover Installation
Using a high flash-point solvent, clean off any oil or dirt that may be on the silicone sealant coating area. Dry them with a clean cloth. Apply silicone sealant to the alternator lead grommet and crankcase halves mating surface [A] on the front and rear sides of the cover mount. Sea ...