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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Brake fluid replacement

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Brake / Brake control system and diagnosis / Repair instructions / Brake fluid replacement

Caution

handle brake fluid with care: the fluid reacts chemically with paint, plastic, rubber materials, etc.

Front brake

  1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handlebars straight.
  2.  Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
  3.  Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.

Suzuki GSX-R. Front brake


  1. Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.

Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)

  1. Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
  2. Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until the old brake fluid flows out of the brake system.

Suzuki GSX-R. Front brake


Suzuki GSX-R. Front brake


  1. 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)

  1. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper mark of the reservoir.

Suzuki GSX-R. Front brake


  1. Bleed air from the brake fluid circuit. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
  2.  Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.

Rear brake

  1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface.
  2.  Remove the right side frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
  3.  Remove the rear brake fluid reservoir mounting bolt (1).

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake


  1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
  2.  Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake


  1. Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.

Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)

  1. Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
  2. Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake pedal until the old brake fluid flows out of the brake system.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake


Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake


  1. 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)

  1. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper line of the reservoir.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake


  1. Bleed air from the brake fluid circuit. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
  2.  Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
  3.  Install the removed parts.
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