Suzuki DL650K5 - Brakes

9-12 SERVICING INFORMATION
REAR SUSPENSION TOO SOFT
REAR SUSPENSION TOO STIFF
NOISY REAR SUSPENSION
BRAKES
INSUFFICIENT BRAKE POWER
BRAKE SQUEAKING
EXCESSIVE BRAKE LEVER STROKE
LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Weakened spring of shock absorber.
• Leakage of oil from shock absorber.
• Improperly set rear spring unit adjuster.
Replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Bent shock absorber shaft.
• Bent swingarm pivot shaft.
• Worn swingarm and suspension bearings.
• Improperly set rear spring unit adjuster.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Loose nuts or bolts on rear suspension.
• Worn swingarm and suspension bearings.
Retighten.
Replace.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Leakage of brake fluid from hydraulic system.
• Worn pads.
• Oil adhesion on friction surface of pads.
• Worn disc.
• Air in hydraulic system.
• Not enough brake fluid in the reservoir.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Clean disc and pads.
Replace.
Bleed air.
Replenish.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Carbon adhesion on pad surface.
• Tilted pad.
• Damaged wheel bearing.
• Loose front wheel axle or rear wheel axle.
• Worn pads or disc.
• Foreign material in brake fluid.
• Clogged return port of master cylinder.
Repair surface with sandpaper.
Correct pad fitting or replace.
Replace.
Tighten to specified torque.
Replace.
Replace brake fluid.
Disassemble and clean master cylinder.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Air in hydraulic system.
• Insufficient brake fluid.
• Improper quality of brake fluid.
Bleed air.
Replenish fluid to specified level; bleed air.
Replace with correct fluid.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Insufficient tightening of connection joints.
• Cracked hose.
• Worn piston and/or cup.
Tighten to specified torque.
Replace.
Replace piston and/or cup.
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