Suzuki GSX-R1000 Service Manual page 343

CALIPER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the brake pads. (c:::::ra-S6)
• Remove the brake hose from the caliper by removing the
union bolt
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and catch the brake fluid in a suitable recepta-
cle.
NOTE:
*
Place
a
rag underneath the union bolt on the brake caliper to
catch any split brake fluid.
*
When reusing the pad, put a reference mark on the pad so
that the original position can be restored during reassembly.
After cleaning the pad, attach a new tape on it.
• Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper mounting
bolts
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NOTE:
Slightly loosen the caliper housing bolts before removing the cal-
iper mounting bolts to facilitate later disassembly.
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CAUTION I
Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous
servicing and stored for long periods of time.
A
WARNING
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose
and hose joints for cracks and fluid leakage.
• Remove the caliper air bleeder valve @.
• Separate the caliper halves by removing the caliper housing
bolts @.
• Remove the O-ring.
I
CAUTION
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I
Replace the O-ring with a new one.
• Place a rag over the pistons to prevent it from popping out
and then force out the pistons using compressed air.
I
CAUTION
I
Do not use high pressure air to prevent piston dam-
age.
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