Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear brake hose removal and installation
Removal
- Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
- Remove the rear brake hoses as shown in the rear brake hose routing diagram. Refer to “rear brake hose routing diagram” .
Installation
| Caution the seal washers should be replaced with new ones to prevent fluid leakage. |
- Install the rear brake hose as shown in the rear brake hose routing diagram. Refer to “rear brake hose routing diagram” .
- Bleed air from the rear brake system. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
Front brake hose removal and installation
Removal
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
2) Remove the front brake hoses as shown in the front brake hose routing
diagram. Refer to “front brake hose routing diagram” ...
Front brake master cylinder components
Reservoir cap
Plate
Diaphragm
Reservoir tank
Master cylinder
Dust boot
Piston set
Brake lever
Brake lever pivot bolt
Brake lever pivot bolt lock ...
Other materials:
Precautions
Precautions for maintenance
The “periodic maintenance schedule chart” lists the recommended intervals for
all the required periodic service work
necessary to keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy.
Maintenance intervals are expressed
in terms of kilometers, miles and mo ...
Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal
and installation” .
Remove the spacer (1).
Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the
special tool.
Special tool
(a): 09943–88211 (pinion bearing
installer)
Installation
C ...
Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning
of handlebars and safe running. Overtighten steering
prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose
steer ...