Suzuki LT-R450K6 - Brakes

9-12 SERVICING INFORMATION
BRAKES
Complaint
Insufficient brake
power
Brake squeaking
Excessive brake
lever stroke
Leakage of brake
fluid
Brake drags
Symptom and possible causes
1. Leakage of brake fluid from hydraulic system
2. Worn pads
3. Oil adhesion of engaging surface of padslshoe
4. Worn disc
5. Air in hydraulic system
6. Not enough brake fluid in the reservoir
7. Improper parking brake adjustment
1. Carbon adhesion on pad surface
2. Tilted pad
3. Loosen front wheel axle or rear wheel axle
4. Worn pads
5. Foreign material in brake fluid
6. 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 andlor cup
1. Rusty part
2. Insufficient brake lever or brake pedal
pivot lubrication
3. Improper parking brake adjustment
Remedy
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Clean disc and pads.
Replace.
Bleed air.
Replenish.
Adjust.
~epair surface with
sandpaper.
Correct pad fitting or
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
andlor cup.
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Clean and lubricate.
Lubricate.
Adjust.