Brake Caliper Inspection; Brake Caliper Reassembly And Remounting - Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Service Manual

5-56 CHASSIS
• Place a rag over the brake caliper piston to prevent it from
popping out and then force out the piston using compressed
air.
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Do not use high pressure air to prevent brake caliper
piston damage.
• Remove the dust seals and piston seals.
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Do not reuse the dust seals and piston seals to prevent
fluid leakage.

BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION

BRAKE CALIPER ........................................... (! 5-46)
BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS .......................... (! 5-46)
BRAKE DISC .................................................. (! 5-48)
$ Brake disc thickness (rear)
Service Limit: 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
$ Brake disc runout (rear)
Service Limit: 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
BRAKE CALIPER REASSEMBLY AND
REMOUNTING
Reassemble and remount the brake caliper in the reverse order
of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
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* Wash the brake caliper components with new brake
fluid before reassembly.
* Do not wipe the brake fluid off after washing the
components.
* When washing the components, use the specified
brake fluid. Never use different types of fluid or
cleaning solvents such as gasoline, kerosine, etc.
* Replace the piston seals and dust seals with new ones.
* Apply brake fluid to all of the seals, brake caliper bores
and pistons before reassembly.
+ Specification and classification: DOT 4