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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

  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.
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” ...

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Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
Riding on bad weather days, especially wet ones, requires extra caution. Braking distances increase on a rainy day. Stay off the painted surface marks, manhole covers, and greasy-appearing areas, as they can be especially slippery. Use extra caution at railway crossings and on metal grating ...

Crankcase breather (pcv) cover inspection
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) cover in the following procedures:  remove the crankcase breather (pcv) cover. Refer to “crankcase breather (pcv) hose / reed valve / cover removal and installation” .  Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) cover for carbon deposit. If carbon ...

Engine assembly removal
Before taking the engine out of the frame, wash the engine using a steam cleaner. Engine removal is sequentially explained in the following steps:  remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Remove the front seat. R ...

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