Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake caliper parts inspection
Refer to “front brake caliper disassembly and assembly” .
Brake caliper cylinder
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks, scratches or other damage. If any damage is found, replace the caliper with a new one.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the surface of brake caliper pistons for any scratches or other damage. If any damage is found, replace the pistons with a new set.
Brake pad mounting pin
Inspect the brake pad mounting pins for wear and other damage. If any damage is found, replace the mounting pins with new ones.
Brake pad spring
Inspect the brake pad spring for damage and excessive bend. If any damage is found, replace it with a new one.
Front brake caliper disassembly and
assembly
Refer to “front brake caliper removal and installation” .
Note
the right and left calipers are installed
symmetrically and therefore the disassembly
procedure for one side is the same ...
Front brake disc removal and installation
Removal
Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Remove the front brake disc.
Installation
Install the front bra ...
Other materials:
Cam chain tension adjuster inspection
The cam chain tension adjuster is maintained to proper
tension automatically.
Remove the cam chain tension adjuster. Refer to “engine top side
disassembly” .
Holding the cam chain tension adjuster as shown in
the figure, compress the plunger by turning the
adjuster body unt ...
Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring pre-load adjustment
The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the
maximum spring pre-load.
The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the
minimum spring pre-load.
Std position
184.3 ...
Clutch cable removal and installation
Removal
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch lever.
Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” in section 6b .
Remove the clutch cable as shown in the throttle cable ro ...