2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 120

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118 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Brakes Disc and brake pad wear is automatically compensated for and has no effect on the brake lever or pedal action. There are no parts that require adjustment on the brakes except brake lever position. WARNING HAZARD Air in brake line. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can make the brake feel mushy or soft. This may cause reduced braking performance or brake failure and result in an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD If brake lever travel is excessive or the brake feels mushy, have an authorized Kawasaki dealer inspect it immediately. j A. Pad Thickness B. 1 mm (0.04 in.) Brake Fluid In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, inspect the brake fluid level in the front brake fluid reservoir and change the brake fluid. The brake fluid should also be changed if it becomes contaminated with dirt or water. Brake Wear Inspection In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, inspect the brakes for wear. For each disc brake calipers, if the thickness of either pad is less than 1 mm (0.04 in.), replace both pads in the caliper as a set. Pad wear inspection and pad replacement should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Fluid Requirement Use extra heavy-duty brake fluid only from a container marked DOT4. NOTICE Do not spill brake fluid onto any painted surface. It will damage the paint. If brake fluid is spilled, wash it off immediately with water.

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118
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Brakes
Disc and brake pad wear is automatically compen-
sated for and has no effect on the brake lever or
pedal action. There are no parts that require adjust-
ment on the brakes except brake lever position.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Air in brake line.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Can make the brake feel mushy or soft. This
may cause reduced braking performance or
brake failure and result in an accident.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
If brake lever travel is excessive or the brake
feels mushy, have an authorized Kawasaki
dealer inspect it immediately.
Brake Wear Inspection
In
accordance
with
the
Periodic
Maintenance
Chart, inspect the brakes for wear.
For each disc
brake calipers, if the thickness of either pad is less
than 1 mm (0.04 in.), replace both pads in the caliper
as a set. Pad wear inspection and pad replacement
should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
A. Pad Thickness
B. 1 mm (0.04 in.)
Brake Fluid
In
accordance
with
the
Periodic
Maintenance
Chart, inspect the brake fluid level in the front brake
fluid reservoir and change the brake fluid.
The
brake fluid should also be changed if it becomes
contaminated with dirt or water.
Fluid Requirement
Use extra heavy-duty brake fluid only from a con-
tainer marked DOT4.
NOTICE
Do not spill brake fluid onto any painted sur-
face. It will damage the paint. If brake fluid is
spilled, wash it off immediately with water.