Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Brake fluid replacement
| Caution handle brake fluid with care: the fluid reacts chemically with paint, plastic, rubber materials, etc. |
Front brake
- Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handlebars straight.
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
- Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
- Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)
- Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
- Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until the old brake fluid flows out of the brake system.
- Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose.
Tightening torque air bleeder valve (front caliper): 7.5 N·m (0.75 Kgf-m, 5.5 Lbf-ft)
- Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper mark of the reservoir.
- Bleed air from the brake fluid circuit. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
- Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
Rear brake
- Place the motorcycle on a level surface.
- Remove the right side frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
- Remove the rear brake fluid reservoir mounting bolt (1).
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
- Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
- Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)
- Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
- Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake pedal until the old brake fluid flows out of the brake system.
- Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose.
Tightening torque air bleeder valve (rear caliper): 6 n·m (0.6 Kgfm, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper line of the reservoir.
- Bleed air from the brake fluid circuit. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
- Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
- Install the removed parts.
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 ...
Front brake hose removal and installation
Removal
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
2) Remove the front brake hoses as shown in the front brake hose routing
diagram. Refer to “front brake hose routing diagram” ...
Other materials:
Precautions
Precautions for engine cooling system
You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the
radiator cap when the engine is hot.
After the engine cools, wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully
remove the cap by turning it a
quarter turn to allow pr ...
Pair reed valve removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Remove the pair control solenoid valve (1) along with the ...
Ecm / various sensors
Since each component is a high-precision part, great
care should be taken not to apply any severe impacts
during removal and installation.
Be careful not to touch the electrical terminals of the
electronic parts (ecm, etc.). The static electricity from
your body may damage them. ...