Brakes - Suzuki GSF650S Service Manual

Complaint
Rear wheel wobbles.
Rear suspension too
soft
Rear suspension too
stiff
Rear suspension too
noisy.

BRAKES

Complaint
Brake power
insufficient.
Brake squeaks.
Brake lever or pedal
stroke excessive.
Brake fluid leaks.
Brake drags.
Symptom and possible causes
1. Distorted wheel rim.
2. Worn rear wheel bearing.
3. Defective or incorrect tire.
4. Worn swingarm bearing.
5. Worn rear suspension bush.
6. Loose rear suspension fastener.
1. Weak rear shock absorber spring.
2. Rear shock absorber leaks oil.
3. Improper suspension setting.
1. Improper suspension setting.
2. Bent rear shock absorber shaft.
3. Bent swingarm.
4. Worn swingarm and rear suspension related bearings.
1. Loose rear suspension fastener.
2. Worn rear suspension bush.
3. Worn swingarm bearing.
Symptom and possible causes
1. Leakage of brake fluid.
2. Worn brake pad.
3. Oil on brake pad surface.
4. Worn brake disc.
5. Air in hydraulic system.
1. Carbon adhesion on brake pad surface.
2. Tilted brake pad.
3. Damaged wheel bearing.
4. Worn brake pad.
5. Foreign material in brake fluid.
6. Clogged return port of master cylinder.
7. Loose front or rear axle.
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
Remedy
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Remedy
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Clean brake disc and brake
pads.
Replace.
Bleed.
Clean surface with sandpaper.
Readjust brake pad position or
replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Change brake fluid.
Disassemble and clean master
cylinder.
Tighten.
Bleed.
Check level and add. Bleed
any air.
Change.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Clean and lubricate.
Lubricate.
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