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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Brake / Rear brakes / Repair instructions / Rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly

Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” .

Disassembly

  1. Remove the pad spring (1) and rubber boot (2) from the caliper.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly


  1. Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from popping out and then force out the piston using compressed air.
Caution

do not use high pressure air to prevent piston damage.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly


  1. Remove the dust seal (3) and piston seal (4).

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly


  1. Remove the rubber boot (5), pad spring (6) and sliding pin b (7) from the bracket.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly


Assembly

Assemble the caliper in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:

Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)

Caution

  •  wash the caliper components with fresh brake fluid before reassembly. Never use cleaning solvent or gasoline to wash them.
  •  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 solvent such as gasoline, kerosine or the others.
  •  Replace the piston seal and dust seal with new ones.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly


Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)

: Grease 99000–25100 (suzuki
silicone grease or equivalent)

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly


: Thread lock cement
99000–32110 (thread lock cement super “1322” or equivalent)

Tightening torque rear caliper sliding pin b (a): 12 n·m (1.2 Kgf-m, 8.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly


Rear brake caliper removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear wheel. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .  Remo ...

Rear brake caliper parts inspection
Refer to “rear 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 ca ...

Other materials:

Horn inspection
Note if the horn sound condition is normal, it is not necessary to inspect the horn button continuity. Horn button inspection Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d .  Disconnect the left handlebar switch lead ...

Engine coolant solution
Use engine coolant that is com· patible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water at a 50:50 mixture ratio for engine coolant solution. An engine coolant mixture other than 50:50 can affect cooling efficiency or rust inhibiting performance. Engine coolant Engine coolant should b ...

Precautions
Precautions for suspension Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1). All suspensions, bolts and nuts are an important part in that it could affect the performance of vital parts. They must be tightened to the specified torque periodically and if the suspension ...

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