Brakes - Suzuki DR 125 Service Manual

BRAKES

Complaint
Brake power insuffi-
cient.
Brake power insuffi-
cient.
(DR-Z125L)
Brake squeaks.
Brake squeaks.
(DR-Z125L)
Brake lever or pedal
stroke excessive.
Brake lever stroke
excessive.
(DR-Z125L)
Brake fluid leaks.
(DR-Z125L)
Brake drags.
Symptom and possible causes
1. Worn brake shoe.
2. Oil in brake shoe surfaces.
3. Excessively worn brake drum.
4. Excessive brake lever/pedal play.
1. Leakage of brake fluid.
2. Worn brake pad.
3. Oil on brake pad surface.
4. Worn brake disc.
5. Air in hydraulic system.
1. Damaged wheel bearing.
2. Brake shoe surface glazed.
3. Loose front axle nut or rear axle nut.
4. Worn brake shoe.
1. Carbon adhesion on brake pad surface.
2. Tilted brake pad.
3. Damaged wheel bearing.
4. Worn brake pad.
5. Foreign material in brake fluid.
6. Clogged return port of master cylinder.
7. Loose front or rear axle nut.
1. Worn brake camshaft.
2. Excessively worn brake shoes and/or brake drum.
1. Air in hydraulic system.
2. Insufficient brake fluid.
3. Improper quality of brake fluid.
1. Loose connection joint.
2. Cracked hose.
3. Worn piston seal.
4. Worn secondary cup.
1. Rusty part.
2. Insufficient brake lever or brake pedal pivot lubrication.
SERVICING INFORMATION
Remedy
Replace.
Clean.
Replace.
Adjust.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Clean brake disc and brake
pads.
Replace.
Bleed.
Replace.
Clean surface with sandpaper.
Tighten to the specified torque.
Replace.
Clean surface with sandpaper.
Readjust brake pad position or
replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Change brake fluid.
Disassemble and clean master
cylinder.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Bleed.
Replenish fluid to specified
level and bleed air.
Replace with correct fluid.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Clean and lubricate.
Lubricate.
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