Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 caliper with a new one.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the brake caliper piston surface for any scratches or other damage. If any damage is found, replace the piston with a new one.
Brake caliper sliding pin
Inspect the brake caliper sliding pins for wear and other damage. If any damage is found, replace the sliding pin with a new one.
Boot
Inspect the boots for damage and wear. If any defects are found, replace it with a new one.
Brake pad spring
Inspect the brake pad spring for damage and excessive bend. If any defects are found, replace it with a new one.
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 pop ...
Rear brake disc removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Remove the rear brake disc.
Installation
Install the rear brake d ...
Other materials:
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 fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .
Remove the brake hose from the cali ...
Starting off
Warning
Riding this motorcycle at
excessive speed increases
your chances of losing control
of the motorcycle. This may
result in an accident.
Always ride within the limits of
your skills, your motorcycle,
and the riding conditions.
Warning
Remov ...
Clutch cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect clutch cable play
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspect and adjust the clutch cable play “a” as follows.
Clutch cable play “a”
10 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 In)
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
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