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:
Engine assembly installation
Install the engine in the reverse order of engine removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
before installing the engine, install the collars (1).
Before installing the engine, install the engine
mounting thrust adjusters (2).
Gradually raise the rear side of ...
Location of parts
ciutch lever
left handlebar switches
indicator lights
tachometer
ignition switch
front brake fluid reservoir
right handlebar switches
throttle grip
front brake lever
fuel tank cap
front suspension spring pre-load and rebound damping
force ...
Fuel level gauge inspection
Inspect the fuel level gauge in the following procedures:
remove the fuel pump. Refer to “fuel pump disassembly and assembly” in
section 1g .
Measure the resistance at each fuel level gauge in
float position. If the resistance is incorrect, replace
fuel level gauge with a ne ...