Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
12-8 BRAKES
Brake Lever, Brake Pedal
Brake Lever Po sition Adjustment
The brake lever adjuster has 6 positions so that the brake
lever position can be adjusted to suit the operator’s hand.
Push the lever forward and turn the adjuster [A] to align
the number with the arrow mark [B] on the lever holder.
The distance from the grip to the lever is minimum at num-
ber 6 and maximum at number 1.
Brake Pedal Position Inspection
Check that the brake pedal [A] is in the correct position.
Footpeg [B]
Pedal Position
Standard: About 90 mm (3.5 in.) [C] below top of
footpeg
If it is incorrect, adjust the brake pedal position.
Brake Pedal Position Adjustment
NOTE
Usually it is not necessary to adjust the pedal position,
but always adjust it when push rod locknut has been
loosened.
Loosen the locknut [A] and turn the push rod with the hex
head [B] to achieve the correct pedal position.
If the length [C] shown is 70 ±1 mm (2.8 ±0.04 in.),the
pedal position will be within the standard range.
Tighten:
Torque - Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Locknut: 17 N·m
(1.7 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
Check the brake light switch operation (see B rake Light
Switch Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance
chapter).
Brake Pedal Removal
Remove:
Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts [A]
Right Footpeg Bracket Bolts [B]
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