Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Removal
- Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
- Disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1).
- Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt (2) on the master cylinder to catch any spilt brake fluid.
- Remove the brake hose union bolt (2).
- Remove the master cylinder assembly.
Installation
Install the front brake master cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- when installing the master cylinder (1) onto the handlebar, align the master cylinder holder’s mating surface “a” with the punch mark “b” on the handlebar and tighten the upper holder bolt first.
Tightening torque front brake master cylinder holder bolt (upper and lower) (a): 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
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- After setting the brake hose union to the stopper, tighten the union bolt (2) to the specified torque.
| Caution the seal washers should be replaced with the new ones to prevent fluid leakage. |
Tightening torque brake hose union bolt (b): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
- Bleed air from the master cylinder in the same manner as caliper side.
| Note if air is trapped in the master cylinder, bleed air from the master cylinder first. |
Tightening torque air bleeder valve (front master cylinder): 6 n·m ( 0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Bleed air from brake system. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
Front brake master cylinder components
Reservoir cap
Plate
Diaphragm
Reservoir tank
Master cylinder
Dust boot
Piston set
Brake lever
Brake lever pivot bolt
Brake lever pivot bolt lock ...
Front brake master cylinder / brake lever disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the reservoir cap (1), plate (2), diaphragm
(3) and reservoir tank (4).
Remove the brake ...
Other materials:
Fuel
Your motorcycle requires premium
unleaded gasoline with a
minimum pump octane rating of
90 ((r+m)/2 method). In some
areas, the only fuels that are
available are oxygenated fuels.
Oxygenated fuels which meet the
minimum octane requirement and
the requirements described below
may be used i ...
Lower light bulb
Turn the socket 1 counterclockwise
and remove it.
Turn the socket 2 counterclockwise
and remove it.
Remove the bulb 3 from the
socket.
Caution
Oil from your skin may damage
the headlight bulb or shorten
its life.
Grasp the new bulb with a
c ...
Valve seat repair
The valve seats (1) for both the intake and exhaust
valves are machined to three different angles. The seat
contact surface is cut at 45°.
Intake valve
Exhaust valve
Caution
the valve seat contact area must be
inspected after e ...