Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Brakes
This motorcycle has front and rear disk brakes.
 Warning
Inspect the brake system before each use according to the inspection before riding section. Follow the maintenance schedule section to maintain your brake system. |
Note
: operating in mud, water, sand or other extreme conditions can cause accelerated brake wear. If you operate your motorcycle under these conditions, the brakes must be inspected more often than recommended in the Maintenance schedule.
Drive chain adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcycle.
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand. The drive chain
should be adjusted for 20 - 30
mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as
shown ...
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in both front and rear brake fluid reservoirs. If
the level in either reservoir is below the lower mark, inspect for brake pad
wear and leaks.
Warning
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Other materials:
Front brake master cylinder / brake lever disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the reservoir cap (1), plate (2), diaphragm
(3) and reservoir tank (4).
Remove the brake light switch (5) and brake lever
(6).
Remove the dust boot (7) and push rod (8).
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Location of labels
Read and follow all of the warnings
labeled on your motorcycle.
Make sure you understand all of
the labels. Keep the labels on
your motorcycle. Do not remove
them for any reason.
1
Warning
Keep windshield clean at all times.
Clean only with a soh cloth and warm
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License plate light removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the license plate light coupler (1).
Remove the nuts.
Remove the license plate light assembly (2).
Installation
Install the license pl ...