Rear Brake Caliper Removal And Installation - Suzuki GSX-R1000 Service Manual

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5) Tighten the brake pad mounting pin (2) and plug (1)
to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear brake pad mounting pin (a): 17 N·m (1.7
kgf-m, 12.5 lbf-ft)
Rear brake pad mounting pin plug (b): 2.5 N·m (
0.25 kgf-m, 2.0 lbf-ft)
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(a)
NOTE
After replacing the brake pads, pump the
brake pedal several times to check for proper
brake operation and then check the brake
fluid level.

Rear Brake Caliper Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove the rear wheel. Refer to "Rear Wheel
Assembly Removal and Installation" in Section 2D
(Page 2D-11).
2) Drain brake fluid. Refer to "Brake Fluid
Replacement" in Section 4A (Page 4A-6).
3) Remove the brake hose from the caliper by
removing the union bolt (1) and catch the brake fluid
in a suitable receptacle.
4) Remove the brake pads. Refer to "Rear Brake Pad
Replacement" (Page 4C-2).
NOTE
Place a rag underneath the union bolt on the
brake caliper to catch any spilt brake fluid.
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5) Remove the caliper by removing the sliding pin A (2).
6) Remove the caliper bracket (3) from the swingarm.
Installation
Install the brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
• Apply grease to the sliding pins.
: Grease 99000–25100 (SUZUKI SILICONE
GREASE or equivalent)
Rear Brakes: 4C-3
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