Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Brake fluid replacement
| Caution handle brake fluid with care: the fluid reacts chemically with paint, plastic, rubber materials, etc. |
Front brake
- Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handlebars straight.
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
- Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
- Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)
- Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
- Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until the old brake fluid flows out of the brake system.
- Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose.
Tightening torque air bleeder valve (front caliper): 7.5 N·m (0.75 Kgf-m, 5.5 Lbf-ft)
- Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper mark of the reservoir.
- Bleed air from the brake fluid circuit. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
- Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
Rear brake
- Place the motorcycle on a level surface.
- Remove the right side frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
- Remove the rear brake fluid reservoir mounting bolt (1).
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
- Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
- Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)
- Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
- Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake pedal until the old brake fluid flows out of the brake system.
- Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose.
Tightening torque air bleeder valve (rear caliper): 6 n·m (0.6 Kgfm, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper line of the reservoir.
- Bleed air from the brake fluid circuit. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
- Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
- Install the removed parts.
Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to
absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by
the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full
braking performance of the ...
Front brake hose removal and installation
Removal
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
2) Remove the front brake hoses as shown in the front brake hose routing
diagram. Refer to “front brake hose routing diagram” ...
Other materials:
Right handlebar
Engine stop switch 1
"" Position
The ignition circuit is off. The
engine cannot start or run.
"" Position
The ignition circuit is on and the
engine can run.
Front brake lever 2
Apply the front brake by squeezing
the front brake lever towards
the grip. The brake ligh ...
Drive mode selector description
Engine power characteristics can be changed in 3
modes by operating the drive mode selector to meet
various riding conditions and rider’s preference.
Operation
Drive mode is preset at a-mode when the ignition switch
and engine stop switch are turned on. Follow the
procedure below to operat ...
General description
Fuel injection system description
Fuel system
The fuel delivery system consists of the fuel tank (1), fuel pump (2), fuel
filter (3), fuel feed hose (4), fuel delivery pipes
(5) including fuel injectors (6) and (7), fuel pressure regulator (8). There is
no fuel return hose. The fuel in the fu ...