Caliper Reassembly - Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007 Service Manual

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CALIPER REASSEMBLY

Reassemble the caliper in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay
attention to the following points:
• Clean the caliper bores and pistons with specified brake fluid,
especially the dust seal grooves and piston seal grooves.
Specification and classification: DOT 4
* Clean the caliper components with fresh brake fluid
before reassembly. Never use cleaning solvent or
gasoline to clean them.
* Do not wipe the brake fluid off after cleaning the
components.
* When cleaning the components, use the specified
brake fluid. Never use different types of fluid or
cleaning solvent such as gasoline, kerosine or oth-
ers.
* Replace the piston seals and dust seals with the new
ones when reassembly. Apply the brake fluid to both
seals when installing them.
PISTON SEAL
• Install the piston seals as shown in the illustration.
O-RING
• Install the new O-ring  and reassemble caliper halves.
Replace the O-ring with a new one.
Dust seal
Piston seal
Caliper body