Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Brakes / Calipers / Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage

Replace the caliper if the cylinder and piston are badly scores or rusty.

Front Caliper [C] Rear Caliper [D]

Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage


Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage


Rear Caliper Dust Boot and Friction Boot Damage
Check that the dust boot [A] and friction boot [B] are not cracked, worn, swollen, or otherwise damaged. If they show any damage, replace it. ...

Rear Caliper Holder Shaft Wear
The caliper body must slide smoothly on the caliper holder shafts [A]. If the body does not slide smoothly, one pad will wear more than the other, pad wear will increase, and constant drag on the d ...

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Stator Coil Installation
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the stator coil bolts and tighten them. Torque - Stator Coil Bolts: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 106 in·lb) 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 clea ...

Alternator Rotor Installation
Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt on the following portions and dry them with a clean cloth. Crankshaft Tapered Portion [A] Alternator Rotor Tapered Portion [B] Install the alternator rotor. Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt on the washer [A] ...

Wiring Diagram (US, CA and CAL with KIBS Models)
ZX1000KC ZX1000KD ...