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

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Other materials:

Front brake components
Seal set Piston and seal set Brake pad spring Brake pad set Front brake disc 7.5 N·m (0.75 Kgf-m, 5.5 Lbf-ft) 15 N·m (1.5 Kgf-m, 11.0 Lbf-ft) 39 N·m (3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft) 18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft) Apply thread lo ...

Specifications
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Fuel tank cap
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