Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Service Manual page 221

• Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.
" Brake caliper housing bolt 1:
30 N . m (3.0 kgf . m, 21.5 lb-ft)
Brake caliper mounting bolt 2:
25 N . m (2.5 kgf . m, 18.0 lb-ft)
Brake hose union bolt 3: 23 N . m (2.3 kgf . m, 16.5 lb-ft)
Rear torque link nut 4: 35 N . m (3.5 kgf . m, 25.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Before remounting the brake caliper, push the brake caliper
pistons all the way into the caliper.
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Bleed air from the system after reassembling the brake
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caliper. (!
MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the frame side cover 1 at right side. (!5-6)
• Remove the reservoir mounting bolt 2.
• Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt on the
master cylinder to catch any spilt brake fluid. Remove the brake
hose union bolt 3 and disconnect the brake hose.
• Loosen the locknut 4.
• Remove the master cylinder along with the reservoir by
removing the mounting bolts 5 and push rod 6.
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Immediately wipe off any brake fluid contacting any part
of the motorcycle. The brake fluid reacts chemically
with paint, plastics and rubber materials, etc., and will
damage them severely.
CHASSIS 5-57