Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake disc inspection
Brake disc thickness
Check the brake disc for damage or cracks and measure the thickness using the micrometer.
Replace the brake disc if the thickness is less than the service limit or if defect is found.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20205 (micrometer (0 –
25 mm))
Brake disc thickness service limit (front): 5.0 Mm (0.20 In)
Brake disc runout
- Dismount the front brake caliper. Refer to “front brake caliper removal and installation” (page 4b- 3).
- Measure the runout using the dial gauge.
Replace the disc if the runout exceeds the service limit.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20607 (dial gauge)
: 09900–20701 (dial gauge chuck)
Brake disc runout service limit: 0.30 Mm (0.012 In)
- Remount the front brake caliper. Refer to “front brake caliper removal and installation” (page 4b- 3).
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 ...
Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front brake components”
Referen ...
Other materials:
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 u ...
Crankshaft thrust clearance inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
With the crankshaft’s right-side and left-side thrust
bearings inserted into the upper crankcase.
Measure the thrust clearance “a” between the leftside
thrust bearing and ...
Cooling circuit inspection
Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is hot, as you may be injured by
escaping hot liquid or vapor.
When removing the radiator cap tester, put
a rag on the filler to prevent the engine
coolant from spraying out.
Inspect the cooling ...