Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads with new ones. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” .
| Caution replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking performance will be adversely affected. |
Front brake components
Seal set
Piston and seal set
Brake pad spring
Brake pad set
Front brake disc
7.5
N·m (0.75 Kgf-m, 5.5 Lbf-ft)
15 N·m (1.5
Kgf-m, 11.0 Lbf-ft)
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Front brake pad replacement
Loosen the pad mounting pins (1).
Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper
mounting bolts (2).
Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and
spring.
Caution ...
Other materials:
Heated oxygen sensor (ho2s) removal and
installation
Removal
Do not
remove the ho2 sensor while it is hot.
Caution
be careful not to expose the ho2 sensor to
excessive shock.
Do not use an impact wrench when
removing or installing the ho2 sensor.
Be careful not to twist or damage t ...
Brake system inspection
Inspect brake system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect brake hose and brake fluid
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
The brake system of this motorcycle is
filled with a glycol-based brake flui ...
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
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