Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
| Note required service material is also described in the following. “Front brake master cylinder components” “rear brake master cylinder components” “rear brake pedal construction” |
Special tool
Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front brake hose routing diagram” ...
Front brakes
...
Other materials:
Front brake pad replacement
Loosen the pad mounting pins (1).
Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper
mounting bolts (2).
Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and
spring.
Caution
do not operate the brake lever while the pads
are removed.
Note
when ...
Rear seat
The seat lock is located under the
left frame cover. To remove the
rear seat, insert the ignition key
into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Raise the front end of the seat
and slide it forward.
To reinstall the seat, slide the seat hooks into the seat hook retainers and
push down firm ...
If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven't learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emergency,
resulting in unnecessary
impacts in some cases and
unnecessarily high impact speeds
in other case ...