Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly
Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” .
Disassembly
- Remove the pad spring (1) and rubber boot (2) from the caliper.
- Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from popping out and then force out the piston using compressed air.
| Caution do not use high pressure air to prevent piston damage. |
- Remove the dust seal (3) and piston seal (4).
- Remove the rubber boot (5), pad spring (6) and sliding pin b (7) from the bracket.
Assembly
Assemble the caliper in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
- wash the caliper bore and piston with specified brake fluid. Particularly wash the dust seal groove and piston seal groove.
Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)
Caution
|
- Apply the brake fluid to dust seal (1).
Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)
- Apply grease to the piston seal (2).
: Grease 99000–25100 (suzuki
silicone
grease or equivalent)
- Install the piston seal (2) as shown in the figure.
- Apply thread lock to the thread part and install the sliding pin b (3) to the bracket.
:
Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
Tightening torque rear caliper sliding pin b (a): 12 n·m (1.2 Kgf-m, 8.5 Lbf-ft)
- Install the rear brake caliper. Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” .
Rear brake caliper removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and
installation” in section 2d .
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .
Remo ...
Rear brake caliper parts inspection
Refer to “rear 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 ca ...
Other materials:
Tire inspection
Inspect tire
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace
a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches ...
Cam chain guide inspection
Inspect the cam chain guide in the following procedures:
remove the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain
tensioner removal and installation” .
Check the contacting surface of the cam chain
guides. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new
one.
...
Conrod crank pin bearing inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect the bearing surfaces for any signs of fusion,
pitting, burn or flaws. If any, replace them with a
specified set of bearings.
Place the plastigauge axially along ...