Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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).
- Remove the snap ring (9).

- Remove the following parts from the master cylinder.
- Piston (10)
- return spring (11)
- return spring guide (12)

- Remove the dust rubber (13) and snap ring (14).

- Remove the connector (15), o-ring (16) and air
bleeder valve (17).

Assembly
Assemble the master cylinder in the reverse order of
disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
Caution
- wash the master cylinder components with
new brake fluid before reassembly.
- Do not wipe the brake fluid off after
washing the components.
- When washing the components, use the
specified brake fluid. Never use different
types of fluid or cleaning solvents such as
gasoline, kerosine, etc.
- Apply brake fluid to the master cylinder
bore and all of the master cylinder
component to be inserted into the bore.
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Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)

- When install the spring guide, insert the spring guide
end “a” into the hole “b” of the master cylinder

- Apply grease to the push rod.
: Grease 99000–25100 (suzuki
silicone
grease or equivalent)

- Apply grease to the brake lever pivot bolt.
: Grease 99000–25100 (suzuki
silicone
grease or equivalent)

- Tighten the pivot bolt (1) and lock-nut (2) to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
brake lever pivot bolt (a): 1 n·m (0.1 Kgf-m, 0.5
Lbf-ft)
brake lever pivot bolt lock-nut (b): 6 n·m (0.6
Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)

- When installing the brake light switch, align the
projection “c” on the switch with the hole “d” in the
master cylinder.

Removal
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
Disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1).
Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt (2)
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Master cylinder
Inspect the master cylinder bore for any scratches or
other damage
Piston / rubber parts
Insp ...
Other materials:
Front wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Tire
Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .
Front brake disc
Refer to “front brake disc inspection” in section 4b .
Dust seal
Inspect the lip of dust seals for wear or damage. If any
defects are found, replace the dust seal ...
Exterior parts construction
Upper cowling bracket
: set the punch mark to the front and upper side.
Rear view mirror cushion
: set the dent side to inside.
To frame
To headlight assembly
To sprocket cove
To side-stand bracket
...
Valve guide replacement
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Remove the valves. Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” .
Using the valve guide remover, drive the valve guide
out toward the intake or exhaust camshaft side.
Special tool
(a): 09916–43211 (valve ...