Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
PERIODIC MAINT EN ANCE 2-35
Periodic Maintenan ce Procedures
If it does not, adjust and inspect the brake light switch.
While holding the switch body, turn the adjusting nut [A]
to adjust the switch.
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To avoid damaging the electrical connections in-
side the switch, be sure that the switch body does
not turn during adjustment.
Remove the right side cover (see Frame chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Using a hand tester, i nspect to see that only the connec-
tion shown in the table have continuity (about zero ohms).
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001–1394
Rear Brake Light Switch Connec tions:
If the switch has an open or short, replace it with a new
one.
Caliper Fluid Seal Damage
The fluid seals [A] around the piston maintain the proper
pad/disc clearance. If the seals are not satisfactory, pad
wear will increase, and constant pad drag on the disc will
raise brake and brake fluid temperature.
Replace the fluid seals under any of the following condi-
tions; (a) fluid leakage around the pad; (b) brakes over-
heat (c) there is a large difference in inner and outer pad
wear; (d) the seal is stuck to the piston.
If the fluid seal is replaced, replace the dust seal [B] as
well. Also, replace all seals every other time the pads are
changed.
Caliper Dust Seal/Friction Boot Damage
Check that the dust seals [B] and friction boot [C] are not
cracked, w orn, swollen, or otherwise damaged.
If they show any damage, remove the caliper bracket and
replace them.