Brakes - Suzuki VL125 Service Manual

BRAKES

Complaint
Brake power insuffi-
cient.
Brake squeaks.
Brake lever or pedal
stroke excessive.
Brake fluid leaks.
Brake drags.
Symptom and possible causes
1. Leakage of brake fluid.
2. Worn brake pad/shoe.
3. Oil on brake pad surface.
4. Worn brake disc.
5. Air in hydraulic system.
1. Carbon adhesion on brake pad/shoe surface.
2. Tilted brake pad.
3. Damaged wheel bearing.
4. Worn brake pad/shoe.
5. Foreign material in brake fluid.
6. Clogged return port of master cylinder.
7. Loose front or rear axle nut.
1. Air in hydraulic system.
2. Insufficient brake fluid.
3. Incorrect 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 9-7
Remedy
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Clean brake disc and brake
pads.
Replace.
Bleed.
Clean surface with sandpa-
per.
Readjust brake pad position
or replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Change brake fluid.
Disassemble and clean mas-
ter cylinder.
Tighten.
Bleed.
Check level and add. Bleed
any air.
Change.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Clean and lubricate.
Lubricate.