Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Brake pad
Front
Rear
Inspect the front and rear brake pads to see if they are worn down to the grooved wear limit line 1. If a pad is worn to the grooved wear limit line, it must be replaced with a new one. After replacing either the front or rear brake pads, the brake lever or pedal must be pumped several times. This will extend the pads to their proper position.
 Warning
Inspect brake pad wear before each use. Ask your suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic to replace brake pads if any pad is worn to the limit. |
| Warning
Before riding, "pump" the brake repeatedly until brake pads are pressed against the brake disks and proper lever/ pedal stroke and firm feel are restored. |
Note
: do not squeeze/depress the brake lever/pedal when the pads are not in their positions. It is difficult to push the pistons back and brake fluid leakage may result.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in both front and rear brake fluid reservoirs. If
the level in either reservoir is below the lower mark, inspect for brake pad
wear and leaks.
Warning
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Rear brake pedal adjustment
The rear brake pedal position
must be properly adjusted at all
times or the disk brake pads will
bear against the disk causing
damage to the pads and to the
disk surface. Adjust the brake
pedal ...
Other materials:
Front fork removal and installation
Note
the right and left front forks are installed
symmetrically and therefore the removal
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Removal
Remove the front wheel. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” in section 2d .
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Rear brake hose removal and installation
Removal
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
Remove the rear brake hoses as shown in the rear brake hose routing
diagram. Refer to “rear brake hose routing diagram” .
Installation
Caution
the seal washers should be replaced with
new ones to prevent ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front brake components”
Special tool
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