Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual page 48

0B-17 Maintenance and Lubrication:
Brake System Inspection
Inspect brake system
Initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter.
Inspect brake hose and brake fluid
Every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
WARNING
!
• The brake system of this motorcycle is
filled with a glycol-based brake fluid. Do
not use or mix different types of fluid such
as silicone-based and petroleum-based
fluids. Do not use any brake fluid taken
from old, used or unsealed containers.
Never reuse brake fluid left over from the
last servicing or stored for a long period of
time.
• Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with
safe running and immediately discolor
painted surfaces. Check the brake hoses
and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage
before riding.
Brake Fluid Level Check
1) Keep the motorcycle upright and place the
handlebars straight.
2) Check the brake fluid level by observing the lower
limit lines on the front and rear brake fluid reservoirs.
When the brake fluid level is below the lower limit
line, replenish with brake fluid that meets the
following specification.
BF: Brake fluid (DOT 4)
B718H10206019
Brake Pads Check
The extent of brake pad wear can be checked by
observing the grooved limit line "A" on the pad. When the
wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads
with new ones. Refer to "Front Brake Pad Replacement
in Section 4B (Page 4B-2)" and "Rear Brake Pad
Replacement in Section 4C (Page 4C-2)".
CAUTION
!
Replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise
braking performance will be adversely
affected.
I718H1020039-01
I718H1020040-01
"A"
I718H1020041-01
"A"
I718H1020042-01