Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake pad replacement
- Loosen the pad mounting pins (1).
- Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper mounting bolts (2).
- Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and spring.
| Caution do not operate the brake lever while the pads are removed. |
| Note when removing the pads and pad spring, push the pistons all the way into the brake caliper. |
- Clean up the caliper especially around the caliper pistons.
- When installing the spring to caliper, bring its wider pawl “a” to top side.
- Install new brake pads and temporarily tighten the pad mounting pins.
| Caution replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking performance will be adversely affected. |
- Install the brake caliper.
- Tighten the front brake caliper mounting bolts (2) and front brake pad mounting pins (1) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 n·m ( 3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft) front brake pad mounting pin (b): 15 n·m (1.5 Kgf-m, 11.0 Lbf-ft)
| Note after replacing the brake pads, pump the brake lever several times to check for proper brake operation and then check the brake fluid level. |
Front brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit
line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the
pads with new ones. Refer to “front brak ...
Front brake caliper removal and installation
Note
the right and left calipers are installed
symmetrically and therefore the removal
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Removal
Drain brake f ...
Other materials:
Evap canister hose routing diagram (only
for e-33)
Evap system purge control solenoid valve
Surge hose
Purge hose
Fuel shut-off valve
Rear fender
Evap canister
Seat hook
White marking
Yellow marking
Up
Face the
clamp end downward
Face the
clamp end to the left
Pass the
...
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 ...
Body frame construction
Frame
Seat rail
Seat rail bolt
Collar
Engine mounting thrust adjuster
Engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nut
Engine mounting pinch bolt
50 N·m (5.0 Kgf-m,
36.0 Lbf-ft)
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
45 N·m
(4.5 Kgf-m, 32. ...