2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Owners Manual - Page 140

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 139 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. For the rear disc brake caliper, if the thickness of the pad is less than 1 mm (0.04 in.), replace the pad in the caliper. Pad wear inspection and pad replacement should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Brake Wear Inspection rear brake fluid reservoirs and change the brake fluid. The brake fluid should also be changed if it becomes contaminated with dirt or water. Use extra heavy-duty brake fluid only from a container marked DOT4. Fluid Requirement NOTICE Do not spill brake fluid onto any painted surface. It will damage the paint. If brake fluid is spilled, wash it off immediately with water. j WARNING HAZARD Contaminated brake fluid. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can reduce braking performance or cause brake failure, resulting in an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not use brake fluid from a container that has been left open or that has been unsealed for a long time. The fluid will absorb moisture and may be contaminated with dust and dirt. A. Lining Thickness B. 1 mm (0.04 in.) In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, inspect the brake fluid level in the front and Disc Brake Fluid

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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. For the rear disc brake caliper, if
the thickness of the pad is less than 1 mm (0.04 in.),
replace the pad in the caliper. Pad wear inspection
and pad replacement should be done by an autho-
rized 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 and
rear brake fluid reservoirs and change the brake
fluid.
The brake fluid should also be changed if it
becomes contaminated with dirt or water.
Fluid Requirement
Use extra heavy-duty brake fluid only from a con-
tainer marked DOT4.
NOTICE
Do not spill brake fluid onto any painted sur-
face. It will damage the paint. If brake fluid is
spilled, wash it off immediately with water.
WARNING
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Contaminated brake fluid.
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Can reduce braking performance or cause
brake failure, resulting in an accident.
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Do not use brake fluid from a container that
has been left open or that has been unsealed
for a long time. The fluid will absorb moisture
and may be contaminated with dust and dirt.