Brakes Troubleshooting - Suzuki RG250 Service Manual

SERVICING INFORMATION 8·6
BRAKES
Complaint
Symptom and possible causes
I
Remedy
Insufficient
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Leakage of brake fluid from hydraulic system.
,
Repair or replace.
brake power. 2. Worn pads. Replace.
3. Oil adhesion on engaging surface of pads.
Clean disc and pads.
4. Worn disc.
Replace.
5. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air.
I 6. Too much brake pedal play. Adjust.
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Brake squeaking
,
L Carbon adhesion on pad surface.
Repair surface with sandpaper.
2. Tilted pad. Modify pad fitting.
3. Damaged wheel bearing. Replace.
4. Loose front-wheel ade or rear-wheel axle. T ighten to specified torque.
5. Worn pads. Replace.
6.
Foreign material in brake fluid. Replace brake fluid.
7. Clogged return port of master cylinder.
Disa~emble and dean master
cylinder.
I
Excessive brake 1- Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air.
lever stroke. 2. Insuff icient brake fluid. Replenish fluid to specified level;
Bleed air.
3. Improper quality of brake fluid.
Replace with correct fluid .
Leakage of brake
L Insufficient tightening of connection joints.
Tighten to specified torque.
fluid. 2. Cracked hose. Replace.
3. Worn piston and/or cup. Replace piston and/or cup.