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 disc will raise brake and brake fluid temperature.
If the rubber friction boot is damaged, replace the rubber friction boot. To replace the friction boot, remove the pads and the caliper bracket.
If the caliper holder shaft is damage, replace the caliper bracket.
Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage
Brake PadsCharging Voltage Inspection
Check the battery condition (see Charging Condition Inspection).
Warm up the engine to obtain actual alternator operating
conditions.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Check that the ignition switch is turned off, and connect
the hand tester [A] to t ...
Steering Play Inspection
Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in
the Frame chapter).
Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
tap each end of the handlebar. The f ...
What is a Limited Warranty?
The most important thing to know about your warranty is that it protects you
from manufacturing defects in material or workmanship during the warranty
period.
You can find the warranty period in the Kawasaki Limited Warranty Certificate
your Kawasaki dealer provided to you at the time of sale ...