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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear brake pad replacement

  1. Remove the plug (1) and brake pad mounting pin (2).

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake pad replacement


  1. Remove the brake pads (3).
Caution

do not operate the brake pedal while the pads are removed.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake pad replacement


  1. Clean up the caliper, especially around the caliper piston.
Caution

replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking performance will be adversely affected.

  1. Install new brake pads.
Note

make sure that the detent of the pads is seated onto the retainers on the caliper bracket.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake pad replacement


  1. Tighten the brake pad mounting pin (2) and plug (1) to the specified torque.

Tightening torque rear brake pad mounting pin (a): 17 n·m (1.7 Kgf-m, 12.5 Lbf-ft) rear brake pad mounting pin plug (b): 2.5 N·m ( 0.25 Kgf-m, 2.0 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear brake pad replacement


Note

after replacing the brake pads, pump the brake pedal several times to check for proper brake operation and then check the brake fluid level.

Rear 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 “rear brake ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following procedures:  by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).  Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .  Check to make sure that the cabl ...

Rear 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 “rear brake pad replacement” . Caution replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking performa ...

Throttle valve synchronization
Check and adjust the throttle valve synchronization among four cylinders.  Start the engine and run it in idling condition for warming up.  Stop the warmed-up engine.  Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page ...

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