Rear Brake Caliper Removal And Installation - Suzuki GSX1300R Manual

6) Tighten the caliper mounting bolt (4) and pad
mounting pin (5) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 17 N·m (
1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 lb-ft)
Rear brake pad mounting pin (b): 15 N·m (1.5
kgf-m, 11.0 lb-ft)
NOTE
After replacing the brake pads, pump the
brake pedal several times to check for proper
brake operation and then check the brake
fluid level.

Rear Brake Caliper Removal and Installation

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.
5
(b)
4
(a)
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3) Remove the brake pads. Refer to "Rear Brake Pad
Replacement (Page 4C-2)".
4) Pivot the caliper up and remove the caliper from the
caliper bracket.
Installation
Install the brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
• Install the brake pad and remount the brake caliper.
Refer to "Rear Brake Pad Replacement (Page 4C-2)".
• After setting the brake hose union to the stopper,
tighten the union bolt (1) to the specified torque.
CAUTION
!
The seal washers should be replaced with the
new ones to prevent fluid leakage.
Tightening torque
Brake hose union bolt (a): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5
lb-ft)
• Bleed air from the brake system after installing the
caliper. Refer to "Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit
in Section 4A (Page 4A-4)".
• Check the brake fluid leakage and brake operation.
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.
Rear Brakes: 4C-3
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(a)
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