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:
Tampering with noise control system prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following
acts or the causing there of;
The removal or rendering inoperative
by any person other
than for purposes of maintenance,
repair, or replacement,
of any device or element of
·design incorporated into any
new vehicle for the purpose of
noise ...
Conclusion
Traffic, road and weather conditions
vary. Other motorists'
actions are unpredictable. Your
motorcycle's condition can
change. These factors can best
be dealt with by giving every ride
your full attention.
Circumstances beyond your control
could lead to an accident. You
need to prepare fo ...
Evaporative emission control system
removal and installation (only for e-33)
Hose
removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the evap hoses as shown in the evap canister h ...