Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Brake Disc Wear Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Brakes / Brake Disc / Brake Disc Wear Inspection

Measure the thickness of each disc [A] at the point where it has worn the most.

If the disc has worn past the service limit, replace it.

Measuring Area [B]

Brake Disc Wear Inspection

Brake Disc Thickness Standard:

Front 5.3 5.7 mm (0.21
0.22 in.)

Rear 4.8 5.2 mm (0.19
0.20 in.)

Service Limit:

Front 5.0 mm (0.20 in.)

Rear 4.5 mm (0.18 in.)

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 ...

Brake Disc Warp Inspection

Raise the wheel off the ground with the jack. Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 For front disc inspection, turn the handlebar fully to one side. Set up a dial ...

Other materials:

Air Switching Valve Installation
Install the air switching valve [A] with hose [B] as shown in the figure. Front [C] Left Side View [D] White Paint [E] Air Switching Valve Operation Test Refer to the Air Suction System Damage Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Air Switching Valve Unit Test ...

Caliper Rubber Parts Replacement
Front Caliper Disassembly Remove: Front Caliper (see Front Caliper Removal in the Brakes chapter) Brake Pads (see Front Brake Pad Removal in the Brakes chapter) Remove: Front Caliper Assembly Bolts [A] Split the front caliper. Remove: Pad Spring O-ring [A] U ...

Parts Removal/Installation
WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. NOTICE ...