Brake Pad Replacement; Brake Fluid Replacement - Suzuki GSX1400 Service Manual

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BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

• Remove the pad mounting pin 1.
• Remove the brake pad spring 2.
• Remove the brake pads along with the pad shims.
* Do not operate the brake pedal while dismounting the
pads.
* Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking
performance will be adversely affected.
• Clean up the caliper especially around the caliper pistons.
• Install the new brake pads and shims 3 so the brake disc is
positioned between the pads.
Pad mounting pin: 17 N . m (1.7 kgf . m, 12.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
After replacing the brake pads, pump the brake pedal few times
to operate the brake correctly and then check the brake fluid level.

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

• Remove the right frame cover. (
• Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
• Replace the brake fluid in the same manner as the front brake.
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Specification and Classification: DOT 4
Bleed air from the brake system. (
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