Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake caliper parts inspection

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Brake / Front brakes / Repair instructions / Front brake caliper parts inspection

Refer to “front brake caliper disassembly and assembly” .

Brake caliper cylinder

Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks, scratches or other damage. If any damage is found, replace the caliper with a new one.

Suzuki GSX-R. Brake caliper cylinder

Brake caliper piston

Inspect the surface of brake caliper pistons for any scratches or other damage. If any damage is found, replace the pistons with a new set.

Suzuki GSX-R. Brake caliper piston

Brake pad mounting pin

Inspect the brake pad mounting pins for wear and other damage. If any damage is found, replace the mounting pins with new ones.

Suzuki GSX-R. Brake pad mounting pin

Brake pad spring

Inspect the brake pad spring for damage and excessive bend. If any damage is found, replace it with a new one.

Suzuki GSX-R. Brake pad spring

Front brake caliper disassembly and assembly

Refer to “front brake caliper removal and installation” . Note the right and left calipers are installed symmetrically and therefore the disassembly procedure for one side is the same ...

Front brake disc removal and installation

Removal Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d . Remove the front brake disc. Installation Install the front bra ...

Other materials:

Oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and installation
Note the oil pan/oil strainer/oil pressure regulator cannot be serviced with the engine installed in the frame. Removal Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly removal” in section 1d . Remove the plate (1). Remove the oil pan ...

Symbols
Listed in the table below are the symbols indicating instructions and other information necessary for servicing. The meaning of each symbol is also included in the table. Abbreviations A: abdc: after bottom dead center ac: alternating current acl: air cleaner, air cleaner box api: ame ...

Drive chain related components
Drive chain Engine sprocket Rear sprocket Dust seal Bearing Retainer Sprocket mounting drum Wheel damper 145 N·m (14.5 Kgf-m, 105.0 Lbf-ft) 60 N·m (6.0 Kgf-m, 43.0 Lbf-ft) Apply grease Apply thread lock to thread p ...