Suzuki Katana 1100 Service Manual page 204

8-7 SERVICING INFORMATION
BRAKES
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Insufficient brake
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1. Leakage of brake fluid from hydraulic system.
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Repair, or replace.
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2. Worn pads.
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Replace.
3. Oil adhesion on engaging surface of pads.
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Clean disc and pads
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4. Worn disc.
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Replace.
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5. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air
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adhesion on pad surface.
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sandpaper.
2. Tilted pad. Modify pad fitting
3. Damaged wheel bearing.
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Replace
4. Loose front-wheel axle or rear-wheel axle. Tighten to specified
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torque.
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5. Worn pads. Replace.
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Foreign material in brake fluid. Replace brake fluid.
7. Clogged return port of master cylinder.
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Disassemble and clean
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1. Air
In
hydraulic system.
lever stroke.
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2. Insufficient brake fluid. Replenish fluid to speci-
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fied level; bleed air.
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leakage of brake 1. Insufficient tightening of connection joints.
fluid
2. Cracked hose.
3. Worn piston and/or cup.
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Tighten to specified
torque.
Replace.
Replace piston and/or
cup.