Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Refer to “rear brake hose routing diagram” (page 4a- 2).
Removal
- Remove the right side frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
- Remove the rear brake fluid reservoir mounting bolt (1).
- Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
- Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt (2) on the master cylinder to catch any spilt brake fluid.
- Remove the brake hose union bolt (2).
- Loosen the lock-nut (3).
- Remove the master cylinder mounting bolts (4).
- Remove the master cylinder along with the reservoir by turning the push rod (5).
Installation
Install the rear brake master cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
| Caution the seal washers should be replaced with the new ones to prevent fluid leakage. |
- Apply thread lock to the master cylinder mounting bolts (1) and tighten them to the specified torque.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
- Tighten the lock-nut (2) temporarily.
- After setting the brake hose union to the stopper, tighten the union bolt (3) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt (a): 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft) brake hose union bolt (b): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
- Bleed air from the brake system after reassembling the master cylinder. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
- Adjust the brake pedal height. Refer to “brake pedal height inspection and adjustment” .
- Install the removed parts.
Rear brake master cylinder components
Reservoir cap
Plate
Diaphragm
Reservoir tank
Reservoir hose
Brake hose
Brake hose union bolt
Brake hose connector
Master cylinder
Spring
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Rear brake master cylinder disassembly and assembly
Refer to “rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Disconnect the reservoir hose (1).
Remove the lock-nut (2).
Remove the brake hose connector ...
Other materials:
Specifications
Service data
Suspension
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear suspension components” “rear suspension assembly
construction”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener ...
Spark plugs
Your motorcycle comes equipped
with ngk cr9e or denso
u27esr-n spark plugs. To determine
if the standard spark plug is
right for your usage, check the
color of the plug's porcelain center
electrode insulator after motorcycle
operation. A light brown
color indicates that the plug is correct.
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Front wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove both brake calipers
from the front forks by removing
two mounting bolts 1 on
each calipers.
Note: never squeeze the front
brake lever with the caliper
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
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