11-10
Brakes
Problem: Rear wheel oscillation
Condition
Remedy
1.
Rear wheel hub bearings
worn - loose
1. Replace bearings
2.
Tires
defective - incorrect
2. Replace tires
3.
Wheel rim
distorted
3. Replace rim
4.
Wheel hub cap screws
loose
4. Tighten cap screws
5.
Axle shaft nut
loose (Manual Transmission)
5. Tighten nut (Manual Transmission)
6.
Auxiliary brake
adjusted incorrectly
6. Adjust brake
7.
Rear suspension arm-related bushing
worn
7. Replace bushing
8.
Rear shock absorber
damaged
8. Replace shock absorber
9.
Rear suspension arm nut
loose
9. Tighten nut
Problem: Braking poor
Condition
Remedy
1.
Pad
worn
1. Replace pads
2.
Pedal free-play
excessive
2. Adjust free-play
3.
Brake fluid
leaking
3. Repair - replace hydraulic system
4.
Hydraulic system
leaking air
4. Bleed hydraulic system
5.
Master cylinder/brake cylinder seal
worn
5. Replace seal(s)
Problem: Brake lever travel excessive
Condition
Remedy
1.
Hydraulic system
entrapped air
1. Bleed hydraulic system
2.
Brake fluid
low
2. Add fluid to proper level
3.
Brake fluid
incorrect
3. Replace with correct fluid
4.
Piston seal - cup
worn
4. Replace seal - cup
Problem: Brake fluid leaking
Condition
Remedy
1.
Connection joints
loose
1. Tighten joint
2.
Hose
cracked
2. Replace hose
3.
Piston seal
worn
3. Replace seal
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