Front Brake Caliper Removal And Installation - Suzuki GSX1300R Manual

4B-3 Front Brakes:
7) Install the brake caliper.
8) Tighten the front brake caliper mounting bolts (4) and
front brake pad mounting pins (5) to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 N·m (
3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 lb-ft)
Front brake pad mounting pin (b): 15 N·m (1.5
kgf-m, 11.0 lb-ft)
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(b)
NOTE
After replacing the brake pads, pump the
brake lever several times to check for proper
brake operation and then check the brake
fluid level.

Front Brake Caliper Removal and Installation

NOTE
The right and left calipers are installed
symmetrically and therefore the removal
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
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(a)
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Removal
1) Drain brake fluid. Refer to "Brake Fluid Replacement
in Section 4A (Page 4A-6)".
2) Remove the brake hose from the caliper by
removing the union bolt (1) and catch the brake fluid
in a suitable receptacle.
NOTE
Place a rag underneath the union bolt on the
brake caliper to catch any spilt brake fluid.
NOTE
Slightly loosen the brake caliper housing
bolts (2) with special tool to facilitate later
disassembly, if necessary.
Special tool
: 09930–11920 (Torx bit (JT40H))
: 09930–11940 (Bit holder)
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3) Remove the brake caliper by removing its mounting
bolts (3).
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