Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake disc inspection
Brake disc thickness
Check the brake disc for damage or cracks and measure the thickness using the micrometer.
Replace the brake disc if the thickness is less than the service limit or if defect is found.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20205 (micrometer (0 –
25 mm))
Brake disc thickness service limit (front): 5.0 Mm (0.20 In)
Brake disc runout
- Dismount the front brake caliper. Refer to “front brake caliper removal and installation” (page 4b- 3).
- Measure the runout using the dial gauge.
Replace the disc if the runout exceeds the service limit.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20607 (dial gauge)
: 09900–20701 (dial gauge chuck)
Brake disc runout service limit: 0.30 Mm (0.012 In)
- Remount the front brake caliper. Refer to “front brake caliper removal and installation” (page 4b- 3).
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 ...
Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front brake components”
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Component location
Electrical components location
Ignition switch/immobilizer antenna
Iat sensor
Secondary fuel injector
Primary fuel injector
Iap sensor
Evap system purge control solenoid valve
Fuel pump relay
Turn signal/side-stand relay
Cooling fan relay
Ect ...
Damping force adjustment
The rebound and compression
damping force can be individually
adjusted by turning the respective
adjusters. The rebound damping
force adjuster 2 is located at the
top of the front fork. The compression
damping force adjuster 3 is
located at the bottom of the front
fork.
To adjust the da ...
If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven't learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emergency,
resulting in unnecessary
impacts in some cases and
unnecessarily high impact speeds
in other case ...