2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 750 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 124

2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 750 4x4 Manual

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122 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT the level is lower than the lower level line, check • If for leaks in the brakes lines and fill the reservoir to the upper level line with the same type and brand of fluid that is already in the reservoir. Brake Wear Inspection In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, inspect the brakes for wear. For each front disc brake caliper, 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 Change Have the brake fluid changed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Front Brake: Disc and brake pad wear is automatically compensated for and has no effect on the brake pedal action. There are no parts that require adjustment on the front brake. j WARNING Air in brake line can make the brake feel mushy or soft. This may cause reduced braking performance or brake failure and result in an accident. If brake lever travel is excessive or the brake feels mushy, have an authorized Kawasaki dealer inspect it immediately. A. Lining Thickness B. 1 mm (0.04 in.) Rear Brake: Brake Wear Inspection This vehicle is equipped with an Enclosed Wet Multi-Plate type rear brake system. The brake plates should be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Replacement should be done by an authorized Kawasaki Dealer.

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122
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
If the level is lower than the lower level line, check
for leaks in the brakes lines and fill the reservoir to
the upper level line with the same type and brand
of fluid that is already in the reservoir.
Fluid Change
Have the brake fluid changed by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
Front Brake:
Disc and brake pad wear is automatically compen-
sated for and has no effect on the brake pedal ac-
tion. There are no parts that require adjustment on
the front brake.
WARNING
Air in brake line can make the brake feel
mushy or soft.
This may cause reduced
braking performance or brake failure and
result in an accident.
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 front
disc brake caliper, 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. Lining Thickness
B. 1 mm (0.04 in.)
Rear Brake:
Brake Wear Inspection
This vehicle is equipped with an Enclosed Wet
Multi-Plate type rear brake system. The brake plates
should be replaced in accordance with the Periodic
Maintenance Chart.
Replacement should be done
by an authorized Kawasaki Dealer.