Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake caliper parts inspection

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Brake / Front brakes / Repair instructions / Front brake caliper parts inspection

Refer to “front brake caliper disassembly and assembly” .

Brake caliper cylinder

Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks, scratches or other damage. If any damage is found, replace the caliper with a new one.

Suzuki GSX-R. Brake caliper cylinder

Brake caliper piston

Inspect the surface of brake caliper pistons for any scratches or other damage. If any damage is found, replace the pistons with a new set.

Suzuki GSX-R. Brake caliper piston

Brake pad mounting pin

Inspect the brake pad mounting pins for wear and other damage. If any damage is found, replace the mounting pins with new ones.

Suzuki GSX-R. Brake pad mounting pin

Brake pad spring

Inspect the brake pad spring for damage and excessive bend. If any damage is found, replace it with a new one.

Suzuki GSX-R. Brake pad spring

Front brake caliper disassembly and assembly

Refer to “front brake caliper removal and installation” . Note the right and left calipers are installed symmetrically and therefore the disassembly procedure for one side is the same ...

Front brake disc removal and installation

Removal Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d . Remove the front brake disc. Installation Install the front bra ...

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Speed sensor inspection
Inspect the speed sensor in the following procedures: remove the speed sensor. Refer to “speed sensor removal and installation” . Connect a 12 v battery (between b and b/w), 10 kù resistor (between b/r and b) and multi-circuit tester (tester (+) probe to b and tester ...

Excv cable removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off. Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6). Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Connect the special tool (mo ...

Engine coolant
Coolant level The engine coolant solution should be between "f" (full) and "1..:' (Low) level lines on the engine coolant reservoir. If the level is lower than "1..:' (Low) level line, bring it up to "f" (full) level by adding 50:50 mixture of distilled water ...