Brake Pad Replacement; Brake Fluid Replacement - Suzuki GSX1200 1999 Service Manual

5-48 CHASSIS

BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

• Remove the brake pad cover.
• Remove the clip 1.
• Remove the brake pads along with the shims by removing the
brake pad mounting pins 2 and springs 3.
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* Do not operate the brake pedal during or after brake
pad removal.
* Replace the brake pads as a set, otherwise braking per-
formance will be adversely affected.
• Install the new brake pads and shims.
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Be sure to properly install the shims (4,5) as shown in
the illustration.
NOTE:
After replacing the brake pads, pump the brake pedal a few times
to operate the brake correctly and then check the brake fluid level.

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

• Remove the seat. (&5-2)
• Remove the document tray 1.
• Remove the reservoir tank cap
• Replace the brake fluid. (&5-39)
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Specifications and classification: DOT 4
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Bleed air from the brake system. (&
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