Troubleshooting - Brakes - KSR Moto T58 - ZION 125 Repair Manual

BRAKES
SPECIAL TOOLS
See page 11 - 14.

TROUBLESHOOTING - BRAKES

FAILURE
Poor brake performance
Strange sound during braking
Pulsing during braking
BRAKE LEVERS
The front brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar.
The rear brake lever is located on the left side of the handlebar.
NOTE
the free-play of the front/ rear lever. When the brake lever feels
spongy or the brake performance is poor the brake system have
to be bleeded.
FRONT/REAR BRAKE LEVER/ MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER
REPLACEMENT
When the performance of the brake is poor it could be possible
that the plunger module gaskets are defect.
1. Remove the handlebar covers.
2.
3. Remove the two bolts attaching the brake master cylinder (1).
4. Remove the brake master cylinder.
5. Remove the brake lever bolt (2) and the brake lever.
6. Replace defect parts and assemble in reversed order.
7.
8. Bleed the brake system.
NOTE
The plunger module is not available separately.
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CAUSE
Brake pads worn
Brake pads installed improperly
Brake pads or brake disc contaminated
Air in the front brake hose
Gasket(s) leaky
Brake pads glazed
Burrs
Brake pads or brake disc contaminated
Brake disc worn
Brake drum worn
TO DO
Replace the brake pads
Install the brake pads proper
Clean or replace the brake pads
and clean the brake disc/ drum
Bleed the brake hose
Replace affected gasket
Replace the brake pads
Grind away burr
Clean or replace the brake pads
and clean the brake disc/ drum
Replace brake disc
Repalce the rear rim
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