Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Brake Pads

Brakes / Brake Pads

Front Brake Pad Removal

  • Loosen the pad pins [A].

Brake Pads

  • Remove the front caliper with the hose installed (see Front Caliper Removal).
  • Remove:
    Pad Pins [A]
    Brake Pads [B]

Brake Pads

Front Brake Pad Installation

  • Check that the pad spring [A] is in place on the caliper.
  • Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go.

Brake Pads

  • Install the brake pads [A] on the pad spring correctly.
  • Fit the pad into the groove of the caliper as shown in the figure.
  • Install the pad pins while pushing the brake pads lightly.
  • Tighten the pad pins temporarily.
  • Install the front caliper (see Caliper Installation).
  • Tighten:
    Torque - Front Brake Pad Pins: 15 N*m (1.5 kgf*m, 11 ft*lb)

Brake Pads

WARNING After servicing, it takes several applications of the brake lever before the brake pads contact the disc, which could result in increased stopping distance and cause an accident resulting in injury or death.

Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm brake lever is obtained by pumping the lever until the pads are against the disc.

Rear Brake Pad Removal

  • Remove the rear caliper with the hose installed (see Rear Caliper Removal).
  • Remove:
    Clip [A]
    Pad Pin [B]
  • Remove the brake pad [C] of the jaw side from the holder shaft [D], then remove the other pad [E].

Brake Pads

Rear Brake Pad Installation

  • Check that the pad spring [A], guide [B] and insulator [C] are in place on the caliper and holder.
  • Push the caliper piston in by hand as far as it will go.

Brake Pads

  • Install the brake pad [A] on the piston side first, then install the other pad on the holder shaft.
    • Fit the projections [B] of the piston side pad into the recesses [C] of the caliper holder.
  • Install the pad pin while pushing the brake pad of the jaw side lightly.
  • Install a new clip.
    • The clip must be "outside" of the pad.
  • Install the rear caliper (see Rear Caliper Installation).

Brake Pads

WARNING After servicing, it takes several applications of the brake pedal before the brake pads contact the disc, which could result in increased stopping distance and cause an accident resulting in injury or death.

Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm brake pedal is obtained by pumping the pedal until the pads are against the disc.

Brake Pad Wear Inspection

  • Refer to the Brake Pad Wear Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

    See also:

     Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Caliper Fluid Seal Damage

    The fluid seal (piston seal) [A] is placed around the piston to maintain clearance between the pad and the disc. If the seal is in a poor condition, it could lead the pad to wear excessively or the brake to drag, which may cause the temperature of the discs or the brake fluid to increase. Replace the fluid seal if it exhibits any of the conditions listed below. Brake fluid leakage around the pad. Brakes overheat. Considerable difference in inner and outer pad wear. Seal and piston are stuck together.

     Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Master Cylinder

    Front Master Cylinder Removal Remove the rear view mirror (see Rear View Mirror Removal in the Frame chapter). Remove the banjo bolt [A] to disconnect the brake hose from the master cylinder (see Brake Hose Removal/Installation). Unscrew the clamp bolts [B], and take off themaster cylinder [C] as an assembly with the reservoir, brake lever, and brake switch installed. Disconnect the front brake light switch connector [D].

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