Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 90

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CONDITION
Excessive lever/pedal travel or spongy
feel.
Brake fade
Chattering sound when
applied.
Ineffective brake –
lever/pedal travels to limit.
Ineffective brake –
lever/pedal travel normal.
Brake pads drag on rotor –
will not retract.
Table 1-6. Brake Troubleshooting
CHECK FOR
Air in system.
Master cylinder low on fluid.
Moisture in system.
brake is Worn pads.
Worn D shape bushings.
Loose mounting bolts.
Warped rotor.
Low fluid level.
Piston cup not functioning.
Distorted or glazed rotor.
Distorted, glazed
brake pads.
Cup in master cylinder not uncovering
relief port.
Rear brake pedal linkage out of
adjustment.
Bleed brake(s).
Fill master cylinder with approved
brake fluid.
Bleed brake(s).
Replace fluid in master cylinder with
approved brake fluid.
Replace brake pads.
Replace rotor and bushings as set.
Tighten bolts.
Replace rotor and bushings as set.
Fill master cylinder with approved
brake fluid, and bleed system.
Rebuild cylinder.
Replace rotor and bushings as set.
or contaminated Replace pads.
Inspect master cylinder.
Adjust linkage.
2007 Buell Firebolt: Maintenance
REMEDY
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