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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:

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 ...

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