Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake pad replacement
- Loosen the pad mounting pins (1).
- Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper mounting bolts (2).
- Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and spring.
| Caution do not operate the brake lever while the pads are removed. |
| Note when removing the pads and pad spring, push the pistons all the way into the brake caliper. |
- Clean up the caliper especially around the caliper pistons.
- When installing the spring to caliper, bring its wider pawl “a” to top side.
- Install new brake pads and temporarily tighten the pad mounting pins.
| Caution replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking performance will be adversely affected. |
- Install the brake caliper.
- Tighten the front brake caliper mounting bolts (2) and front brake pad mounting pins (1) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 n·m ( 3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft) front brake pad mounting pin (b): 15 n·m (1.5 Kgf-m, 11.0 Lbf-ft)
| Note after replacing the brake pads, pump the brake lever several times to check for proper brake operation and then check the brake fluid level. |
Front brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit
line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the
pads with new ones. Refer to “front brak ...
Front brake caliper removal and installation
Note
the right and left calipers are installed
symmetrically and therefore the removal
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Removal
Drain brake f ...
Other materials:
DTC “c15” (p0115-h/l): ect sensor circuit
malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
C15
Output voltage is not with in the following
range.
0.15 V ≤ Sensor voltage < 4.85 V
Ect sensor circuit open or short.
Ect sensor malfunction.
Ec ...
Rear turn signal light removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the rear combination light. Refer to “rear combination light
removal and installation” .
Disconnect the lead wire coupler (1).
(Lh: white, rh: black)
&nb ...
Serial number location
You need to know the frame and
engine serial numbers to get title
documents for your motorcycle.
You also need these numbers to
help your dealer when you order
parts.
The frame number 1 is stamped
on the steering head as shown in
the illustration. The engine serial
number 2 Is stamped ...