Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear brake pad replacement
- Remove the plug (1) and brake pad mounting pin (2).
- Remove the brake pads (3).
| Caution do not operate the brake pedal while the pads are removed. |
- Clean up the caliper, especially around the caliper piston.
| Caution replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking performance will be adversely affected. |
- Install new brake pads.
| Note make sure that the detent of the pads is seated onto the retainers on the caliper bracket. |
- 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)
| 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:
Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to
absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by
the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full
braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence
of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and
also by la ...
Precautions
Precautions for driveline / axle
Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1).
Never inspect or
adjust the drive chain while the engine is running.
Caution
do not use trichloroethylene, gasoline or such similar
solvent. These fluids will d ...
Specifications
Service data
Drive train
unit: mm (in) except ratio
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Drive chain related components”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section ...