Brake system
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Poor braking per-
formance.
The brake was not bedded in.
X
Bed in the brake (Y page 39).
The brake discs or brake pads are fouled with oil.
G
WARNING
If brake discs or brake pads are fouled with oil, braking dis-
tances may be considerably longer. There is a risk of accident
and injury. Do not ride with brake discs or brake pads that are
fouled with oil. Visit a qualified specialist workshop imme-
diately.
X
Clean the brake discs with alcohol.
X
Replace the brake pads.
X
Have the cause of the oil-fouled brake discs and brake pads
repaired at a qualified specialist workshop.
Poor braking per-
formance, no defined
actuation point.
Air in the braking system.
G
WARNING
Air in the braking system can result in considerably longer
braking distances. There is a risk of accident and injury. Do
not ride if there is air in the braking system. Visit a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
X
Have the brake system bled at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The brake system is leaking.
G
WARNING
The loss of pressure caused by leaks in the brake system can
result in considerably longer braking distances. There is a
risk of an accident. Do not ride with a leaking brake system.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
Check the brake callipers, brake lines and connections.
X
Have the leaks rectified at a qualified specialist workshop.
The brake is making
grinding noises dur-
ing the journey.
There is dirt or water on the brake disc or brake pads.
X
Brake several times to remove any dirt and water from the
brake discs and brake pads.
The brake calliper is not exactly aligned with the brake disc.
X
Have the brake calliper correctly aligned in a qualified
specialist workshop.
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