Braking System Troubleshooting - Honda XLR200R Service Manual

BRAKING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE
Brak~
Does Not Function Properly
Air in the hydraulic. system
Brake fluid deterioration due to moisture absorption
Dirty brake pads and disc.
Worn out master cylinder piston seal
Worn out brake pad
Contaminated caliper
Caliper not sliding properly
Uneven wear out of brake pad, disc
Inadequate brake fluid
Clogged brake fluid passage
Warped, deformed brake disc
Worn out, sticking caliper piston
Worn out disc
Contaminated master cylinder
Bent brake lever
DRUM BRAKE
Brake does Not Function Properly
Improper brake adjustment
Worn out brake lining
Worn out brake drum
Worn out brake cam
Defective installation of brake shoe
Uneven wear out of brake lining
Dirty brake lining
Dirty brake drum
Brake shoes worn at cam contact area
Brake arm serrations improperly engage
Abnormal Noise From Brakes
Defec'tive brake lining
Worn out brake drum
Uneven wear out of brake lining
Dirty brake lining
Dirty brake drum
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Brake Lever is Heavy. Does Not Return Easily
Clogged/restricted brake system
Sticking, worn out caliper piston
Caliper not sliding properly
Clogged/restricted fluid passage
Worn caliper piston seal
Sticking, worn master cylinder piston
Bent lever
Brake Drag
Dirty brake pad, disc
Misalig~ed
wheels
Uneven wear of brake pad, disc
Warped, deformed brake disc
Caliper not sliding properly
Clogged dirt in hydraulic system
Brake Pedal Does Not Return Easily
Weak or broken return sprin'g
Improper brake adjustment
Sticking caused by dirt in brake drum
Brake shoes worn at cam contact area
Sticking caused by dirt in brake lining
Worn out, stuck brake· cam
Defective installation of brake shoe