Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 caliper with a new one.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the brake caliper piston surface for any scratches or other damage. If any damage is found, replace the piston with a new one.
Brake caliper sliding pin
Inspect the brake caliper sliding pins for wear and other damage. If any damage is found, replace the sliding pin with a new one.
Boot
Inspect the boots for damage and wear. If any defects are found, replace it with a new one.
Brake pad spring
Inspect the brake pad spring for damage and excessive bend. If any defects are found, replace it with a new one.
Rear brake caliper disassembly and
assembly
Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the pad spring (1) and rubber boot (2) from
the caliper.
Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from pop ...
Rear brake disc removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Remove the rear brake disc.
Installation
Install the rear brake d ...
Other materials:
Warning / caution / note
Please read this manual and follow its instructions
carefully. To emphasize special information, the symbol
and the words warning, caution and note have
special meanings. Pay special attention to the messages
highlighted by these signal words.
Indicates a
potential hazard that could ...
Turn signal / side-stand relay inspection
Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a .
Note
make sure that the battery is fully charged.
Before removing the turn signal/side-stand relay, check
the operation of the turn signal light.
If the turn signal light does not illuminate, inspect the
bulb, turn signa ...
Damping force adjustment
The rebound and compression
damping force can be individually
adjusted by turning the respective
adjusters. The rebound damping
force adjuster 1 is located at the
bottom of the rear suspension.
The compression damping force
adjuster 2 is located at the left
side of the motorcycle.
To ad ...