If a master cylinder or piston shows any damage, replace them.
If a cup is worn, damaged softened (rotted), or swollen, the piston assembly should be replaced to renew the cups.
If fluid leakage is noted at the brake lever, the piston assembly should be replaced to renew the cups.
If they are damaged, replace them.
If the springs are damaged, replace them.
If the relief port becomes plugged, the brake pads will drag on the disc. Blow the ports clean with compressed air.
Front Master Cylinder [I] Rear Master Cylinder [J]
Rear Master Cylinder Installation
Brake DiscFuel Injector Fuel Line Inspection
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal)
Disconnect:
Primary and Secondary Fuel Hoses (see Fuel Hose Replacement
in the Periodic Maintenance chapter)
Do not remove the nozzle assy from the air cleaner housing.
Be sure to pla ...
Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS,
For models equipped with KIBS)
KIBS regulates anti-lock braking performance
with more precision during
sports riding compared to a conventional
ABS system.
KIBS is designed to help prevent
the wheels from locking up when the
brakes are applied hard while riding
straight. KIBS automatically regulates
brake force using en ...
Gear Position Switch Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the transmission and external shift mechanism
are good condition.
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 kΩ or × 100 Ω range
and connect i ...