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 ...
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Combination meter inspection
Led inspection
Check that the leds “a” (fi, fuel, engine rpm, oil
pressure/engine coolant, immobilizer (e-02, 19, 24, 51)
and meter panel illumination) immediately light up when
the ignition switch is turned on.
Check that the other leds “b” (neutral, high-beam and
turn signal indicator ligh ...
Oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer
removal and installation
Note
the oil pan/oil strainer/oil pressure regulator
cannot be serviced with the engine installed
in the frame.
Removal
Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly
removal” in section 1d .
Remove the plate (1).
Remove the oil pan ...
Stopping and parking
Twist the throttle grip away
from yourself to close the
throttle completely.
Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
Downshift through the gears
as road speed decreases.
Select neutral with the clutch
lever squeezed toward the grip
(disenga ...