Brake Pads Check; Front And Rear Brake Hose Inspection; Brake Pedal Height Inspection And Adjustment; Brake Hose Replacement - Suzuki GSX-R1000 Service Manual

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0B-17 Maintenance and Lubrication:

Brake Pads Check

The extent of brake pad wear can be checked by
observing the grooved limit line "A" on the pads. When
the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the
pads with new ones. Refer to "Front Brake Pad
Replacement" in Section 4B (Page 4B-2) and "Rear
Brake Pad Replacement" in Section 4C (Page 4C-2).
CAUTION
!
Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise
braking performance will be adversely
affected.

Front and Rear Brake Hose Inspection

Inspect the brake hoses and hose joints for crack,
damage or brake oil leakage. If any defects are found,
replace the brake hose with a new one. Refer to "Front
Brake Hose Removal and Installation" in Section 4A
(Page 4A-8) and "Rear Brake Hose Removal and
Installation" in Section 4A (Page 4A-8).
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Brake Pedal Height Inspection and Adjustment

1) Inspect the brake pedal height "a" between the pedal
top face and footrest.
Adjust the brake pedal height if necessary.
Brake pedal height "a"
Standard: 65 – 75 mm (2.6 – 3.0 in)
2) Loosen the lock-nut (1).
3) Turn the push rod (2) until the brake pedal becomes
65 – 75 mm (2.6 – 3.0 in) "a" below the top of the
footrest.
4) Tighten the lock-nut (1) securely.
Tightening torque
Rear master cylinder rod lock-nut (a): 17 N·m (
1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 lbf-ft)
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(a)

Brake Hose Replacement

Replace brake hose
Every 4 years
Refer to "Front Brake Hose Removal and Installation" in
Section 4A (Page 4A-8) and "Rear Brake Hose Removal
and Installation" in Section 4A (Page 4A-8).
Brake Fluid Replacement
Replace brake fluid
Every 2 years
Refer to "Brake Fluid Replacement" in Section 4A
(Page 4A-6).
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