Brakes - Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007 Service Manual

BRAKES

Complaint
Insufficient brake
power
Brake squeaking
Excessive brake
lever stroke
Leakage of brake
fluid
Brake drags
Symptom and possible causes
1. Leakage of brake fluid from hydraulic system
2. Worn pads
3. Oil adhesion of engaging surface of pads/shoe
4. Worn disc
5. Air in hydraulic system
6. Not enough brake fluid in the reservoir
1. Carbon adhesion on pad surface
2. Tilted pad
3. Damaged wheel bearing
4. Loosen front wheel axle or rear wheel axle
5. Worn pads
6. Foreign material in brake fluid
7. Clogged return port of master cylinder
1. Air in hydraulic system
2. Insufficient brake fluid
3. Improper quality of brake fluid
1. Insufficient tightening of connection joints
2. Cracked hose
3. Worn piston and/or cup
1. Rusty part
2. Insufficient brake lever or brake pedal
pivot lubrication
SERVICING INFORMATION 10-11
Remedy
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Clean disc and pads.
Replace.
Bleed air.
Replenish.
Repair surface with
sandpaper.
Correct pad fitting or
replace.
Replace.
Tighten to specified
torque.
Replace.
Replace brake fluid.
Disassemble and
clean master cylinder.
Bleed air.
Replenish fluid to specified
level; bleed air.
Replace with correct fluid.
Tighten to specified torque.
Replace.
Replace piston and/or cup.
Clean and lubricate.
Lubricate.