Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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” .
Installation
| Caution the seal washers should be replaced with the new ones to prevent fluid leakage. |
- Install the front brake hose as shown in the front brake hose routing diagram. Refer to “front brake hose routing diagram” .
- Bleed air from the front brake system. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
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 ...
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” . ...
Other materials:
Oil jet inspection
Refer to “oil jet removal and installation” .
Oil jet
Make sure that the oil jets are not clogged. If they are
clogged, clean their oil passage using a wire of the
proper size and compressed air.
Piston cooling jet
Oil jet (for transmission)
Oil jet (for cam chain te ...
Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring pre-load adjustment
The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the
maximum spring pre-load.
The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the
minimum spring pre-load.
Std position
184.3 ...
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.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the surface of brake caliper pistons for a ...