Kawasaki Ninja 400 Brake Replacement | Sportbike Track Gear

[@guambra2001]

Your videos are always so helpful. I ordered the yellow speigler lines for my Ninja 400 from your website and the clutch spring ad well. You better believe I had both videos up when installing the mods. Thankfully, all is good. I’ll be heading to IMI for a track day this Sunday. Thanks again for keeping up on the videos for the little Ninja 400.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for the business and I am happy to hear the videos were helpful. Enjoy the track! - Van

[@EmilySossoman]

Never changed my brakes before, but almost every question I ever would have had was on this video. Thank you for being so informative!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@robinsattahip2376]

Wow, you are maintaining that bike as if it were an aircraft. It's rare to see someone be that thorough and careful.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

When you are sending your kid out on the bike there is not a lot of room for error. - Van

[@DerPutzteufel]

I changed my brake pads and changed the oil. After that, the brake did not build up any more pressure, despite venting. What can be the reason? ABS control unit? Or is there a special method of venting the brake or venting the ABS control unit? I hope you can understand my Question. used Google translation

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You need to double check your install and bleed the brakes again. - Van

[@DerPutzteufel]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks for your answer. Already Tripple checked my installation and filled 0.6L of Brakefluid throw my Breaksystem. Its Strange and also a expirenced mechanic checked the installation. Maybe have to call KawasakiGermany for help. Stay Healthy

[@YepItsBooker]

Thank you for the detailed video! I assume the process for the rear brake is the same? Also if I had my brake fluid bled/replaced under a year ago is it still critical to do after replacing pads? Thanks again.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thanks for watching. If the fluid is less than a year old no need to replace it IMO. - Van

[@MathiasSantangelo]

Wich front brakes are you using? Oem parts bend

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We are using the Galfer front rotor with the SBS DS-1 pads on Max's Ninja 400's. - Van

[@ryanoleson5549]

Is there a reason you don’t put a thin layer of lube on the 2 guide pins?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That shit will be dry and gone in no time at all. - Van

[@Jopakilo]

Great video and I know how to service my bike now. I spotted the tyre has not been used with full width. Is it supposed to use full width when you knee down on the track or canyon?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Those tires were on the bike when it ran lap record times at our local track, Grattan. The design of this tire and the set up of the bike leave a little unused tire on the edges. Max was using all of the available ground clearance. With the DOT's we had on the bike before they were scrubbed edge to edge. Every tire will be a little different. - Van

[@maxspieler1016]

Hey, could you help me out? Can I use simple green 50/50 with water to clean the caliper safely? And do you have to add the silicone back on? I have seen other bikes without it.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

100% you can use that. Not sure what you mean with the silicone. If it is the backing plate for the pads you do not need that. If you are talking about the boots for the sliders you for sure need those. - Van

[@eddkbk34]

Hey van great vid, going to be doing my breaks soon wanted to know if you can use blue lock tight for the bolts if you don't have safety wire??

[@sportbiketrackgear]

A little bit of blue won't hurt. You can also use a torque wrench and set the mount bolts to spec to ensure you are where you need to be. - Van

[@danielcolado8998]

Hello, is there any chance you could tell me what’s the Ecu that’s used in moto America on the ninja 400? I’m racing in Mexico and I’m looking for a nice ecu I was told that rapid bike was the one but I’m not sure. Hope you can help me and thank you.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We are running a stock ecu with a FTECU MotoAmerica flash. - Van

[@parkertibbs4928]

What model of michelin’s (and sizes) are you running on that thing? I’ll be racing my Ninja 400 next year and I’m undecided on what to run.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We were running the Michelin Power Cup Evo 110 front and 140 rear. Long life and lot's of grip. - Van

[@jxncel]

Bro can you do how to install rear master cylinder on kawasaki ninja 400🥹?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry we no longer have any Ninja 400's in our stable. We sold both of the race bikes after the end of last season. - Van

[@jxncel]

@@sportbiketrackgear 😭appreciate every video ya uploaded it really helped a lot

[@kevinnguyen7589]

Hi Van, what lube are you using there? And also do you know the size of the socket and allen key you used off the top of your head?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That is a generic silicone paste you can find at any parts store. I do not remember the size off hand, sorry. - Van

[@kevinnguyen7589]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks Van!

[@CRAIGBYRD1]

Awesome video , as always great straight forward plane English how to. Van I don't know if it's possible but is there anyway you could make a video on commander v. I've watched many videos and they always skip to much valuable info. I just purchased a 2020 gxr1000r and plan on a lot of mods but not so much the flash thanks for your dedicated attitude.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching and the kind words. We do have a couple of Power Commader videos on channel for the Yamaha R3 and the Ninja 400. Those should help get you pointed in the right direction. - Van

[@herbycarlos6794]

There a reason for using 409 over brake clean?

[@dancarlos1216]

I’m guessing it’s good for removing baked on schmoo just like in an oven.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Will not dry out any of the seals. - Van

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Shit works great and does not dry stuff out. - Van

[@Tonyous]

Thanks!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No worries, thanks for watching! - Van

[@moodyuzi]

Ur very good at putting lube on the tip

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I am not single so you can let that dream go. - Van

[@SGK23TV]

I’m in Vegas Mr. van & I cannot have anyone fix my breaks ( new 2020 ninja -578 miles) Dealership, ect. I’m cdcrown10@yahoo I’ve been shopping w/ you for a while. What can I do when I give my bike to a mechanic and they cause more problems?( ex- dented my rear wheel for a $360,600 mL service). There is no honesty or character in Las Vegas when it comes to bikes.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. I can assure you there are plenty of good dealers out there. Time to look for a new one. - Van

[@SGK23TV]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanx for the response I’m looking. Shopping w/STG

[@jacksons87]

why dont you make your kid do his own pads so if he wants new ones he can change them himslef.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No one touches Max's race bike but me. The two of us do a ton of projects together and in time I will teach him how to do this stuff as well. For now it is best if he focuses on the riding and I handle the bike. - Van