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:
Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning
Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Wheel
Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:
distortion and crack
any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.
Wheel rim runout. Refer to “front wheel related parts inspection”
and “rear wheel rela ...
Engine bottom side assembly
Assemble the engine bottom side in the reverse order of
disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
Note
apply engine oil to each running and sliding
part before reassembling.
Breather oil return plate
When installing the breather oil return plate (1), apply
thread loc ...
Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
normal power range. Shift rapidly
to prevent the motorcycle
from losing momentum.
When ...