Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear 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 limit (rear): 4.5 Mm (0.18 In)
Brake disc runout
- Dismount the rear brake caliper. Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” (page 4c- 3).
- Measure the runout using the dial gauge.
Replace the disc if the runout exceeds the service limit.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20607 (dial gauge)
: 09900–20701 (dial gauge chuck)
Brake disc runout service limit: 0.30 Mm (0.012 In)
- Remount the rear brake caliper. Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” (page 4c- 3).
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 ...
Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear brake components”
Referenc ...
Other materials:
Balancer shaft journal 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.
Selection
Place the plastigauge axial ...
Pair reed valve removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Remove the pair control solenoid valve (1) along with the ...
Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to
absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by
the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full
braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence
of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and
also by la ...