2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Brakes Owner’s Manual

2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Brakes

Brakes

If you feel there is something wrong when applying the brakes, have the brake system checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer immediately.

 WARNING
Air in the brake lines diminishes braking performance and can cause an accident resulting in injury or death. If the brake lever or pedal feels mushy when it is applied, there might be air in the brake lines or the brake may be defective. Have the brake checked immediately by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Brake Fluid Level Inspection

• With the front brake fluid reservoir held horizontal, the brake fluid level must be above the lower level line.
  
• Front Brake Fluid Reservoir
• Lower Level Line
• With the rear brake fluid reservoir held horizontal, the brake fluid level must be kept between the upper and lower level lines.
  
• Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir
• Upper-Level Line
• Lower Level Line
• If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line it may indicate that the fluid is leaking. In this case, have the brake system inspected by an authorized Kawasaki dealer

Brake Pad Wear Inspection
Inspect the brakes for wear. For each front and rear disc brake caliper, if the thickness of either pad lining is less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in.), replace bo pads in the caliper as a set. Pad r placement should be done by an auth rized Kawasaki dealer.

• Front Brake Pads
• Lining Thickness
• 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
  
• Rear Brake Pads
• Lining Thickness
• 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)