Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake caliper removal and installation
| Note the right and left calipers are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. |
Removal
- 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 suitable receptacle.
| Note place a rag underneath the union bolt on the brake caliper to catch any spilt brake fluid. |
- Remove the brake caliper by removing its mounting bolts (2).
Installation
Install the brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
- tighten each bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 n·m (3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
- After setting the brake hose union to the stopper, tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.
| Caution the seal washers should be replaced with the new ones to prevent fluid leakage. |
Tightening torque brake hose union bolt (b): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
- Bleed air from the brake system after installing the caliper. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” in section 4a .
- Check the brake fluid leakage and brake operation.
 Brake fluid, if it
Check the brake hose and hose joints for cracks and fluid leakage. |
Front brake pad replacement
Loosen the pad mounting pins (1).
Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper
mounting bolts (2).
Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and
spring.
Caution ...
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 ...
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Conclusion
Traffic, road and weather conditions
vary. Other motorists'
actions are unpredictable. Your
motorcycle's condition can
change. These factors can best
be dealt with by giving every ride
your full attention.
Circumstances beyond your control
could lead to an accident. You
need to prepare fo ...
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Throttle cable routing diagram” “throttle body components”
“throttle body construction” “engine assembly installation”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified i ...
Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear brake components”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening torqu ...