Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear brake caliper disassembly and
assembly
Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” .
Disassembly
- Remove the pad spring (1) and rubber boot (2) from
the caliper.

- Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from popping
out and then force out the piston using compressed
air.
Caution
do not use high pressure air to prevent
piston damage. |

- Remove the dust seal (3) and piston seal (4).

- Remove the rubber boot (5), pad spring (6) and
sliding pin b (7) from the bracket.

Assembly
Assemble the caliper in the reverse order of
disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
- wash the caliper bore and piston with specified brake
fluid. Particularly wash the dust seal groove and
piston seal groove.
Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)
Caution
- wash the caliper components with fresh
brake fluid before reassembly. Never use
cleaning solvent or gasoline to wash them.
- Do not wipe the brake fluid off after
washing the components.
- When washing the components, use the
specified brake fluid. Never use different
types of fluid or cleaning solvent such as
gasoline, kerosine or the others.
- Replace the piston seal and dust seal with
new ones.
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- Apply the brake fluid to dust seal (1).
Bf: brake fluid (dot 4)
- Apply grease to the piston seal (2).
: Grease 99000–25100 (suzuki
silicone
grease or equivalent)
- Install the piston seal (2) as shown in the figure.

- Apply thread lock to the thread part and install the
sliding pin b (3) to the bracket.
:
Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
Tightening torque
rear caliper sliding pin b (a): 12 n·m (1.2 Kgf-m,
8.5 Lbf-ft)

- Install the rear brake caliper. Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and
installation” .
Removal
Remove the rear wheel. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and
installation” in section 2d .
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .
Remo ...
Refer to “rear 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 ca ...
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Accessory installation
guideline
Install aerodynamic affecting
accessories, such as a fairing,
windshield, backrests, saddlebags,
and travel trunks, as low
as possible, as close to the
motorcycle and as near the
center of gravity as is feasible.
Check that the mounting
brackets and other attachment
hardware are ...
Engine symptom diagnosis
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Countershaft gear / driveshaft gear
disassembly and assembly
Refer to “transmission removal” and “transmission installation” .
Disassembly
Caution
identify the position of each removed part.
Organize the parts in their respective groups
(i.E., Drive or driven) so that they can be
reinstalled in their original positions.
Counte ...