Front Brake Pad Inspection; Front Brake Pad Replacement - Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual

4B-2 Front Brakes:

Front Brake Pad Inspection

The extent of brake pad wear can be checked by
observing the grooved limit line "A" on the pad. 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 Pad Replacement

1) Remove the spring (1).
2) Remove the brake pads by removing the pad
mounting pin (2).
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"A"
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1
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2
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CAUTION
!
Do not operate the brake lever while
dismounting the pads.
3) Clean up the caliper especially around the caliper
piston.
4) Install the new brake pads.
CAUTION
!
Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise
braking performance will be adversely
affected.
5) Tighten the pad mounting pin to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front brake pad mounting pin (a): 16 N·m (1.6
kgf-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
NOTE
After replacing the brake pads, pump the
brake lever several times to check for proper
brake operation and then check the brake
fluid level.
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(a)
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