Brake Pad Replacement; Brake Fluid Replacement - Suzuki GZ250 Service Manual

BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

• Loosen the brake pad mounting bolt
• Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts
• Remove the brake pad mounting bolt
• Remove the brake pads
A CAUTION
* Do not operate the brake lever during or after brake
pad removal.
* Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking
performance will be adversely affected.
• Install the new brake pads and brake pad mounting bolt.
• Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts
pad mounting bolt
Brake caliper mounting bolt: 39 N-m
Brake pad mounting bolt: 18 N-m
NOTE:
After replacing the brake pads, pump with the brake lever a
few times to operate the brake correctly and then check the
brake fluid level.

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

• Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the
handlebars straight.
• Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap
phragm
• Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
• Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
Specification and Classification: DOT 4
• Connect a cleaner hose
and insert the free end of hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until
the old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
• Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear
hose. Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper
end of the inspection window.
A CAUTION
Bleed air from the brake system. (See p. 2-13.)
to the specified torque.
(3.9 kg-m, 28.0 Ib-ft)
(1.8 kg-m, 13.0 Ib-ft)
to the air bleeder valve
and brake
and dia-
CHASSIS 5-8