2022 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R Brakes Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R 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 itis applied, there might be air in the brake lines or the brake maybe defective. Has the brake been checked immediately by an authorized Kawasaki dealer?

Brake Fluid Level Inspection

• With the brake fluid reservoirs held horizontally, the brake fluid level must be kept between the upper and lower level lines.

A. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Upper-Level Line
C. Lower Level Line

A. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Level Line
C. 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 I mm (0.04 in.), replace both pads in the caliper as a set. Pad replacement should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
A. Front Brake Pads
B. Lining Thickness
C. 1 mm (0.04 in.)A. Rear Brake Pads
B. Lining Thickness
C. 1 mm (0.04 in.)