Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake disc inspection

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

Brake disc thickness

Check the brake disc for damage or cracks and measure the thickness using the micrometer.

Replace the brake disc if the thickness is less than the service limit or if defect is found.

Special tool (a): 09900–20205 (micrometer (0 –
25 mm))

Brake disc thickness service limit (front): 5.0 Mm (0.20 In)

Suzuki GSX-R. Brake disc thickness

Brake disc runout

Dismount the front brake caliper. Refer to “front brake caliper removal and installation” (page 4b- 3).
Measure the runout using the dial gauge.
Replace the disc if the runout exceeds the service limit.

Special tool (a): 09900–20607 (dial gauge)
: 09900–20701 (dial gauge chuck)

Brake disc runout service limit: 0.30 Mm (0.012 In)

Suzuki GSX-R. Brake disc runout

Remount the front brake caliper. Refer to “front brake caliper removal and installation” (page 4b- 3).

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 ...

Specifications

Service data Brake unit: mm (in) Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Front brake components” Referen ...

Other materials:

Drive chain related parts inspection
Refer to “rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and installation” . Dust seal Inspect the dust seal for wear or damage. If any damage is found, replace the dust seal with a new one. Bearing Inspect the play of the sprocket mounting drum bearing by hand while it is in the dr ...

Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following procedures: by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In). Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” . Check to make sure that the cabl ...

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 ...