Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2007) [416/549] Caliper installation

8-82 CHASSIS

CALIPER INSTALLATION

Install the caliper in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention

to the following points:

• Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.

" Brake hose union bolt : 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)

Brake caliper mounting bolt :

18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 lb-ft)

Brake caliper sliding pin : 33 N·m (3.3 kgf-m, 24.0 lb-ft)

• Adjust the chain slack. (2-22)

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MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL

• Remove the brake fluid reservoir mounting bolt .

• Place a rag underneath the brake fluid reservoir to catch any

split brake fluid. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap .

• Drain the brake fluid.

• Place a rag underneath the union bolt on the master cylinder

to catch spilled drops of brake fluid. Remove the union bolt 

and disconnect the brake hose.

• Loosen the lock-nut .

• Remove the mounting bolts .

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• Disconnect the reservoir hose.

• Remove the master cylinder by turning the master cylinder

rod .

Bleed air from the system after reassembling the cali-

per. (2-26)

Immediately and completely wipe off any brake fluid

contacting any parts of the motorcycle. The fluid

reacts chemically with paint, plastic and rubber mate-

rials, etc. and will damage them severely.