Brakes - Suzuki AN650 2002 Service Manual

BRAKES

Complaint
Insufficient brake
power.
Brake squeaking.
Excessive brake lever
stroke.
Leakage of brake
fluid.
Brake drags.
Symptom and possible causes
1. Leakage of brake fluid from hydraulic system.
2. Worn pads.
3. Oil adhesion on friction surface of pads/shoe.
4. Worn disc.
5. Air in hydraulic system.
6. Not enough brake fluid in the reservoir.
1. Carbon adhesion on pad surface.
2. Tilted pad.
3. Damaged wheel bearing.
4. Loose front-wheel axle or rear-wheel axle.
5. Worn pads or disc.
6. Foreign material in brake fluid.
7. Clogged return port of master cylinder.
1. Air in hydraulic system.
2. Insufficient brake fluid.
3. Improper quality of brake fluid.
1. Insufficient tightening of connection joints.
2. Cracked hose.
3. Worn piston and/or cup.
1. Rusty part.
2. Insufficient brake lever or brake pedal pivot lubrication.
3. Malfunction of brake-lock.
SERVICING INFORMATION
Remedy
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Clean disc and pads.
Replace.
Bleed air.
Replenish.
Repair surface with sandpa-
per.
Correct pad fitting or replace.
Replace.
Tighten to specified torque.
Replace.
Replace brake fluid.
Disassemble and clean master
cylinder.
Bleed air.
Replenish fluid to specified
level; bleed air.
Replace with correct fluid.
Tighten to specified torque.
Replace.
Replace piston and/or cup.
Clean and lubricate.
Lubricate.
Adjust or replace.
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