Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Removal
- Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
- Disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1).
- Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt (2) on the master cylinder to catch any spilt brake fluid.
- Remove the brake hose union bolt (2).
- Remove the master cylinder assembly.
Installation
Install the front brake master cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- when installing the master cylinder (1) onto the handlebar, align the master cylinder holder’s mating surface “a” with the punch mark “b” on the handlebar and tighten the upper holder bolt first.
Tightening torque front brake master cylinder holder bolt (upper and lower) (a): 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
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- After setting the brake hose union to the stopper, tighten the union bolt (2) 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 master cylinder in the same manner as caliper side.
| Note if air is trapped in the master cylinder, bleed air from the master cylinder first. |
Tightening torque air bleeder valve (front master cylinder): 6 n·m ( 0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Bleed air from brake system. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
Front brake master cylinder components
Reservoir cap
Plate
Diaphragm
Reservoir tank
Master cylinder
Dust boot
Piston set
Brake lever
Brake lever pivot bolt
Brake lever pivot bolt lock ...
Front brake master cylinder / brake lever disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the reservoir cap (1), plate (2), diaphragm
(3) and reservoir tank (4).
Remove the brake ...
Other materials:
Specifications
Service data
Wattage
unit: w
Tightening torque specifications
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c . ...
Gearshift shaft oil seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the gearshift shaft. Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam
plate removal and installation” .
Remove the gearshift shaft oil seal (1).
Remove the bearings (2) and (3) with the special
tools.
Special tool
(a): 09921–20210 (bearing remover
(12
mm))
...
Excv cable removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Connect the special tool (mo ...