Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Removal
- Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
- Disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1).
- Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt (2) on the master cylinder to catch any spilt brake fluid.
- Remove the brake hose union bolt (2).
- Remove the master cylinder assembly.
Installation
Install the front brake master cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- when installing the master cylinder (1) onto the handlebar, align the master cylinder holder’s mating surface “a” with the punch mark “b” on the handlebar and tighten the upper holder bolt first.
Tightening torque front brake master cylinder holder bolt (upper and lower) (a): 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
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- After setting the brake hose union to the stopper, tighten the union bolt (2) to the specified torque.
| Caution the seal washers should be replaced with the new ones to prevent fluid leakage. |
Tightening torque brake hose union bolt (b): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
- Bleed air from the master cylinder in the same manner as caliper side.
| Note if air is trapped in the master cylinder, bleed air from the master cylinder first. |
Tightening torque air bleeder valve (front master cylinder): 6 n·m ( 0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Bleed air from brake system. Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” .
Front brake master cylinder components
Reservoir cap
Plate
Diaphragm
Reservoir tank
Master cylinder
Dust boot
Piston set
Brake lever
Brake lever pivot bolt
Brake lever pivot bolt lock ...
Front brake master cylinder / brake lever disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the reservoir cap (1), plate (2), diaphragm
(3) and reservoir tank (4).
Remove the brake ...
Other materials:
Tire pressure and loading
Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Check tire pressure each day
before you ride, and be sure the
pressure is correct for the vehicle
load according to the table below.
Tire pre ...
Starting off
Warning
Riding this motorcycle at
excessive speed increases
your chances of losing control
of the motorcycle. This may
result in an accident.
Always ride within the limits of
your skills, your motorcycle,
and the riding conditions.
Warning
Remov ...
Pair control solenoid 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 pair ...