Master Cylinder - Buell Blast 2014 Service Manual

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CONDITION
Excessive lever/pedal
travel or spongy feel.
Brake fade
Chattering sound when
brake is applied.
Ineffective brake –
lever/pedal travels to limit.
Ineffective brake –
lever/pedal travel normal.
Brake pads drag on rotor –
will not retract.
2-40 2004 Buell P3: Chassis
Table 2-8. Brake Troubleshooting
CHECK FOR
Air in system.
Master cylinder low on fluid.
Moisture in system.
Worn pads.
Loose mounting bolts.
Warped rotor.
Low fluid level.
Piston cup not functioning.
Distorted or glazed rotor.
Distorted, glazed or contaminated brake pads.
Cup in master cylinder not uncovering relief
port.
Rear brake pedal linkage out of adjustment.
REMEDY
Bleed brake(s).
Fill master cylinder with approved brake fluid.
Bleed brake(s).
Fill master cylinder with approved brake fluid.
Replace brake pads.
Tighten bolts.
Replace rotor.
Fill master cylinder with approved brake fluid,
and bleed system.
Rebuild cylinder.
Replace rotor.
Replace pads.
Inspect master cylinder.
Adjust linkage.