Suzuki GSF600K1 2001, Service Manual

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CHASSIS 5-43
• Connect a clear hose
1
to the air bleeder valve
2
and insert
the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until the
old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
• Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose.
Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper end of the
inspection window.
#
Bleed air from the brake system. (
!
2-18)
BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the reflector. (For E-03, E-28, E-33)
• Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by removing
the brake hose union bolt
1
and allow the brake fluid to drain
into a suitable receptacle.
• Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake caliper
mounting bolts
2
.
#
Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous
servicing and which has been stored for long periods of
time.
'
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running and
discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose and
hose joints for cracks and oil leakage.
• Remove the brake pads. (
!
5-42)
• Remove the brake caliper holder
1
.