Suzuki GSX-R600 Automobile User Manual


 
8-68 CHASSIS
Remove the dust seals 4 and piston seals 5.
CALIPER INSPECTION
BRAKE CALIPER
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks, scratches or
other damage.
BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
Inspect the brake caliper piston surface for any scratches or
other damage.
CALIPER REASSEMBLY
Reassemble the caliper in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay
attention to the following points:
Clean the caliper bores and pistons with specified brake fluid,
especially the dust seal grooves and piston seal grooves.
Specification and classification: DOT 4
Avoid reusing the dust seals and piston seals to pre-
vent fluid leakage.
* Clean the caliper components with fresh brake fluid
before reassembly. Never use cleaning solvent or
gasoline to clean them.
* Do not wipe the brake fluid off after cleaning the
components.
* When cleaning the components, use the specified
brake fluid. Never use different types of fluid or
cleaning solvent such as gasoline, kerosine or oth-
ers.
* Replace the piston seals and dust seals with the new
ones when reassembly. Apply the brake fluid to both
seals when installing them.