Caliper Installation; Brake Disc Inspection - Suzuki GW250 Service Manual

8-58 CHASSIS

CALIPER INSTALLATION

Install the caliper in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention
to the following points:
• Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts 1 to the specified
torque.
 Front brake caliper mounting bolt:
• Install the brake hose with union bolt and new seal washers.
• After setting the brake hose union to the stopper, tighten the
union bolt 2 to the specified torque.
 Brake hose union bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lbf-ft)
• Bleed air from the brake system after installing the caliper.
(2-21 to -22)
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Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose
and hose joints for cracks and fluid leakage.

BRAKE DISC INSPECTION

• Visually check the brake disc for damage or cracks.
• Measure the thickness with a micrometer.
• Replace the disc if the thickness is less than the service limit
or if damage is found.
 Front disc thickness: Service Limit: 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
 09900-20205: Micrometer (0 – 25 mm)
• Dismount the brake caliper.
• Measure the runout with the dial gauge.
• Replace the disc if the runout exceeds the service limit.
 Front disc runout: Service Limit: 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
 09900-20607: Dial gauge
09900-20701: Dial gauge chuck
Brake disc removal .................................. (8-9)
Brake disc installation............................. (8-13)
26 N·m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lbf-ft)