Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Repair instructions

Front brakes

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Front brake components

Seal set Piston and seal set Brake pad spring Brake pad set Front brake disc 7.5 N·m (0.75 Kgf-m, 5.5 Lbf-ft) 15 N·m (1.5 Kgf-m, 11.0 Lbf-ft) ...

Other materials:

Front fork components
Front fork cap O-ring Rebound damping force adjuster rod Compression damping force adjuster rod Piston rod nut O-ring Piston ring Rod guide case Spring Piston rod Spring collar b Spring Spring collar a Slide bushing Outer tu ...

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 ...

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 ...