Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 brake disc in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- make sure that the brake disc is clean and free of any grease.
- Apply thread lock to the brake disc bolts (1) and tighten them to the specified torque.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32130
(thread lock cement super “1360” or
equivalent)
Tightening torque brake disc bolt (front) (a): 18 n·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft)
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 c ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Oil pressure indicator inspection
Inspect the oil pressure indicator in the following
procedures:
Note
before inspecting the oil pressure switch, check if the engine oil level
is correct. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b .
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts remov ...
Crankshaft thrust clearance inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
With the crankshaft’s right-side and left-side thrust
bearings inserted into the upper crankcase.
Measure the thrust clearance “a” between the leftside
thrust bearing and ...
Rod guide case tightening torque
Tighten the rod guide case in the following procedures:
measure the effective length l of the torque wrench.
Calculate the reading torque on the torque wrench by
use of the formula shown below.
Special tool
(a): 09940–84710 (rod guide case
wrench)
T: reading torque on the torq ...