HYOSUNG MS3 250 Sercie Manual page 230

◉ ◉ BRAKES
Complaint
Poor braking
(FRONT and
REAR)
Insufficient brake
power.
Brake squeaking.
Excessive brake
lever stroke.
Leakage of brake
fluid.
Symptom and possible causes
1. Not enough brake fluid in the reservoir.
2. Air trapped in brake fluid circuit.
3. Pads worn down.
4. Too much play on brake lever.
5. Oil adhesion on friction surface of pads.
6. Worn disk.
1. Leakage of brake fluid from hydraulic system.
2. Worn pads.
3. Oil adhesion of engaging surface of pads.
4. Worn disk.
5. Air in hydraulic system.
1. Carbon adhesion on pad surface.
2. Tilted pad.
3. Damaged wheel bearing.
4. Loosen front wheel axle or rear wheel axle.
5. Worn pads.
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.
SERVICING INFORMATION 9-12
Remedy
Refill to level mark.
Bleed air out.
Replace.
Adjust.
Clean disk and pads.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Clean disk and pads.
Replace.
Bleed air.
Repair surface with sandpaper.
Modify pad fitting.
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.