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:
Clutch parts inspection
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” .
Clutch drive and driven plate
Note
wipe off the engine oil from the drive and
driven plates with a clean rag.
Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier
calipers. If the drive plate thickness is found to have ...
Crankshaft journal bearing inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect each upper and lower crankcase bearing for
any damage.
Set the crankshaft onto the upper crank case.
Install the plastigauge onto each crankshaft jour ...
Engine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an
aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water
can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Anti-freeze / engine coolant
The engine coolant perfo ...