Front Brake Pad Inspection; Front Brake Pad Replacement - Suzuki GSX-R600 Manual

4B-2 Front Brakes:

Front Brake Pad Inspection

The extent of brake pads 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 (Page 4B-2)".
CAUTION
!
Replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise
braking performance will be adversely
affected.

Front Brake Pad Replacement

1) Loosen the pad mounting pins (1).
2) Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper
mounting bolts (2).
3) Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and
spring.
NOTE
When removing the pads and pad spring,
push the piston all the way into the brake
caliper.
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CAUTION
!
Do not operate the brake lever while
dismounting the pads.
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4) Clean up the caliper especially around the caliper
piston.
5) Install the spring to caliper, bring its wider side of
pawl "A" facing top.
6) Install the new brake pads and pad spring with the
pad mounting pins.
CAUTION
!
Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise
braking performance will be adversely
affected.
NOTE
The arrow mark on the brake pad shim (3)
must face to the direction of brake disc
rotation.
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7) Install the brake caliper.
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