Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Brake Fluid Level Inspection

• Check that the brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir [A] is above the lower level line [B].

NOTE

Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar when checking brake fluid level.

If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the reservoir to the upper level line [C].

Remove the stopper [D].

• Check that the brake fluid level in the rear brake reservoir [A] is above the lower level line [B].

If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the reservoir to the upper level line [C].

• Remove the stopper [D].

Recommended Disc Brake Fluid

Grade: DOT4

• Follow the procedure below to install the front/rear brake fluid reservoir cap correctly.

First, tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap [B] clockwise [C] by hand until slight resistance is felt indicating that the cap is seated on the reservoir body, then tighten the cap an additional 1/6 turn [D] while holding the brake fluid reservoir body [A].

• Install the stopper.

Torque - Front Brake Reservoir Stopper Screw: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf·m, 11 in·lb)