Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Brake fluid replacement
Caution
handle brake fluid with care: the fluid reacts
chemically with paint, plastic, rubber
materials, etc. |
Front brake
- Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the
handlebars straight.
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and
diaphragm.
- Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.

- Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)
- Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and
insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
- Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake
lever until the old brake fluid flows out of the brake
system.


- Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear
hose.
Tightening torque
air bleeder valve (front caliper): 7.5 N·m (0.75
Kgf-m, 5.5 Lbf-ft)
- Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper mark of
the reservoir.

- Bleed air from the brake fluid circuit. Refer to “air bleeding from
brake fluid circuit” .
- Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
Rear brake
- Place the motorcycle on a level surface.
- 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).

- Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and
diaphragm.
- Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.

- Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)
- Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and
insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
- Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake
pedal until the old brake fluid flows out of the brake
system.


- Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear
hose.
Tightening torque
air bleeder valve (rear caliper): 6 n·m (0.6 Kgfm,
4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper line of
the reservoir.

- Bleed air from the brake fluid circuit. Refer to “air bleeding from
brake fluid circuit” .
- Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
- Install the removed parts.
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 ...
Removal
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
2) Remove the front brake hoses as shown in the front brake hose routing
diagram. Refer to “front brake hose routing diagram” ...
Other materials:
Clutch removal
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Disconnect the ckp sensor coupler (1).
Remove the clutch cover (2).
...
Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, manhole
covers, and greasy-appearing
areas, as they can be
especially slippery. Use extra caution
at railway crossings and on
metal grating ...
Crankshaft journal bearing inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect each upper and lower crankcase bearing for
any damage.
Set the crankshaft onto the upper crank case.
Install the plastigauge onto each crankshaft jour ...