2014 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Owners Manual - Page 149

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148 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Brakes Front Brake: Disc and brake pad wear is automatically compensated for and has no effect on the brake lever action. There are no parts that require adjustment on the front brake. 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. Brake Wear Inspection 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. Lining Thickness B. 1 mm (0.04 in.) 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. Disc Brake Fluid

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Brakes
Front Brake:
Disc and brake pad wear is automatically compen-
sated for and has no effect on the brake lever action.
There are no parts that require adjustment on the
front brake.
WARNING
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Air in brake line.
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Can make the brake feel mushy or soft. This
may cause reduced braking performance or
brake failure and result in an accident.
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T
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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.)
Disc 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.