Troubleshooting; Brake System Troubleshooting - Victory Cross Roads Classic Service Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Brake System Troubleshooting

Problem Symptom and/or Possible Cause
Weak Brakes or Fluid Leakage (External)
Erratic Braking Fluid Leakage (Internal of Master Cylinder)
Action Worn Pads
Oil Contamination of Brake Pads and/or Brake Disc
Air In System
Low Brake Fluid Level In Reservoir
Excessive Brake Disc Runout
Worn or Damaged Wheel Bearings.
Loose Front Axle Nut or Clamps or Loose Rear Axle
Caliper Mount Surface Uneven Or Misaligned; Missing
or Damaged Fasteners
Clogged or Restricted Hydraulic Line
Caliper Bracket Misaligned, Bent or Distorted
Loose Brake Disc
Brake Pads Glazed
Poor Brakes or No Air In System
Brakes When First Low Brake Fluid Level In Reservoir
Applied. Brake Brake Disc is Bent or Warped
Lever Pressure Caliper Misalignment
Present If Lever Is External Leak
"Pumped". Internal Leak (master cylinder)
Faulty Brake Hose
Brake Pedal or Brake Disc Bent or Warped
Brake Lever Mounting Surface of Brake Disc Uneven / Disc Loose
Pulsates
Caliper Mount Surface Uneven Or Misaligned; Missing
or Damaged Fasteners
Excessive Lever or Air in System
Pedal Travel / Loose Mounting Hardware
Spongy Brake Feel. Low Brake Fluid Level In Reservoir
Incorrect Brake Fluid Used
See "Weak / Erratic Brakes" and Poor Brakes" possible
causes above.
Fluid Leakage Loose Banjo Fittings
Damaged Banjo Fitting Sealing Washers
Cracked / Damaged Hose
Worn Master Cylinder Piston, Caliper Piston(s) or
Seals
Diaphragm (master Cylinder reservoir) Leaking
Fluid level too high (new brake pads installed without
removing added fluid)
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Possible Repair
Repair or Replace Leaking Component
Replace Master Cylinder
Replace Brake Pads
Pads Must Be Replaced. Disc May Be Cleaned.
Bleed Air From System
Fill Reservoir, Bleed Brakes, Top Off Fluid Level.
Replace Brake Disc.
Replace Wheel Bearings.
Torque Correctly, See Chapter 12 & 13
Inspect / Repair
Replace Line(s)
Replace Bracket
Install New Screws. Torque to Specification
Replace Pads. Avoid Needless Heavy Braking for
100-200 miles (Burnish New Brake Pads).
Bleed Air From System
Fill Reservoir, Bleed Brakes, Top Off Fluid Level.
Replace Brake Disc
Determine Cause and Correct
Repair or Replace Damaged Component
Repair or Replace Master Cylinder
Inspect for Bulges / Replace
Replace Brake Disc
Repair or Replace as Necessary
Repair or Replace as Necessary
Bleed Air From System
Repair as Necessary
Fill Reservoir, Bleed Brakes, Top Off Fluid Level.
Flush System and Replace With Correct Fluid
Tighten to Specified Torque
Replace
Replace
Repair / Replace Master Cylinder or Wheel
Caliper.
Inspect / Replace Cover, Cap, Diaphragm or
Reservoir as Required
Correct fluid level
BRAKES
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