Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Brakes
This motorcycle has front and rear disk brakes.
 Warning
Inspect the brake system before each use according to the inspection before riding section. Follow the maintenance schedule section to maintain your brake system. |
Note
: operating in mud, water, sand or other extreme conditions can cause accelerated brake wear. If you operate your motorcycle under these conditions, the brakes must be inspected more often than recommended in the Maintenance schedule.
Drive chain adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcycle.
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand. The drive chain
should be adjusted for 20 - 30
mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as
shown ...
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in both front and rear brake fluid reservoirs. If
the level in either reservoir is below the lower mark, inspect for brake pad
wear and leaks.
Warning
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Other materials:
Gearshift shaft construction
Gearshift shaft
Washer
Snap ring
Gearshift shaft return spring
Gearshift cam drive plate
Gearshift plate return spring
8.5 N·m (0.85 Kgf-m,
6.0 Lbf-ft)
13 N·m
(1.3 Kgf-m, 9.5 Lbf-ft)
19 N·m
(1.9 Kgf-m, 13.5 Lbf-ft)
Apply ...
Rear brake caliper removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and
installation” in section 2d .
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .
Remove the brake hose from the caliper by
removing the union bolt (1) and catch the brake fluid
in a ...
Rear suspension inspection
Inspect rear suspension
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and
check that there is no play in the swingarm.
Replace any defective parts, if necessary. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal
and installation” in section 2c , “cushion lever ...