Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear brake caliper parts inspection
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 caliper with a new one.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the brake caliper piston surface for any scratches or other damage. If any damage is found, replace the piston with a new one.
Brake caliper sliding pin
Inspect the brake caliper sliding pins for wear and other damage. If any damage is found, replace the sliding pin with a new one.
Boot
Inspect the boots for damage and wear. If any defects are found, replace it with a new one.
Brake pad spring
Inspect the brake pad spring for damage and excessive bend. If any defects are found, replace it with a new one.
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 pop ...
Rear brake disc removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Remove the rear brake disc.
Installation
Install the rear brake d ...
Other materials:
Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load
and two kinds of damping force as follows:
Adjust the
left and right front forks to the
same setting.
Spring pre-load adjustment
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise
fully. From that position (softe ...
Rear wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the cotter pin 1.
Remove the axle nut 2.
Warning
A hot muffler can burn you.
The muffler will be hot enough
to burn you for some time after
stopping the engine.
Wait until the muffler cools to
avoid bur ...
Balancer shaft journal bearing inspection
and selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect the bearing surfaces for any signs of fusion,
pitting, burn or flaws. If any, replace them with a
specified set of bearings.
Selection
Place the plastigauge axial ...