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:
Battery visual inspection
Inspect the battery in the following procedures:
remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Visually inspect the surface of the battery container.
If any signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from
the sides of th ...
DTC “c62” (p0443): evap system purge
control solenoid valve circuit malfunction
(e-33 only)
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
Evap system purge control valve voltage is not input to
ecm.
Evap system purge control valve circuit open or short.
Evap system purge control valve malfunction.
Ecm malfunction. ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Rear suspension components” “rear suspension assembly
construction”
Special tool
...