Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
12-18 BRAKES
Brake Disc
Brake Disc Removal
Remove the wheel (see Wheels (Rims) s ection in the
Wheels/Tires chapter).
Unscrew the mounting bolts, and take off the disc.
BrakeDiscInstallation
Install the brake disc on the wheel so that the marked side
[B] faces out.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the rear brake disc mounting bolts [A].
Tighten:
Torque - Brake Disc Mounting Bolts: 27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20
ft·lb)
BrakeDiscWear
Measure the thickness of each disc [A] at the point where
it has worn the most.
If the disc has worn past the service limit, replace it.
Measuring Area [B]
Brake Discs Thickness
Standard:
Front 5.8 6.2 mm (0.23 0.24 in.)
Rear 4.8 5.2 mm (0.19 0.20 in.)
Service Limit:
Front 5.5 mm (0.22 in.)
Rear 4.5 mm (0.18 in.)
BrakeDiscWarp
Jack up the motorcycle so that the wheel is off the ground.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
For front disc inspection, turn the handlebar fully to one
side.
Set up a dial gauge against the disc [A] as shown and
measure disc runout, while turning [B] the wheel by hand.
If runout exceeds the service limit, replace the disc.
Disc Runout
Standard: TIR 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) or less
Service Limit: TIR 0.3 mm (0.01 in.)
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