Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear brake pad replacement
- Remove the plug (1) and brake pad mounting pin (2).
- Remove the brake pads (3).
| Caution do not operate the brake pedal while the pads are removed. |
- Clean up the caliper, especially around the caliper piston.
| Caution replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking performance will be adversely affected. |
- Install new brake pads.
| Note make sure that the detent of the pads is seated onto the retainers on the caliper bracket. |
- Tighten the brake pad mounting pin (2) and plug (1) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque rear brake pad mounting pin (a): 17 n·m (1.7 Kgf-m, 12.5 Lbf-ft) rear brake pad mounting pin plug (b): 2.5 N·m ( 0.25 Kgf-m, 2.0 Lbf-ft)
| Note after replacing the brake pads, pump the brake pedal several times to check for proper brake operation and then check the brake fluid level. |
Rear brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit
line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the
pads with new ones. Refer to “rear brake ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Front fork disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b-
2).
Note
the right and left front forks are installed
symmetrically and therefore the disassembly
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Disassembly
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) t ...
Thermostat inspection
Inspect the thermostat in the following procedures:
remove the thermostat. Refer to “thermostat removal and installation” .
Inspect the thermostat pellet for signs of cracking.
Test the thermostat at the bench for control action.
Caution
do not contact ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Handlebar components” “steering components” “steering
damper construction”
Special tool
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