2004 Buell Lightning: Maintenance
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Table 1-5. Brake
Troubleshooting
CONDITION
CHECK FOR
REMEDY
Excessive lever/pedal travel or spongy
feel.
Air in system.
Master cylinder low on fluid.
Bleed brake(s).
Fill master cylinder with approved
brake fluid.
Brake fade
Moisture in system.
Bleed brake(s).
Replace fluid in master cylinder with
approved brake fluid.
Chattering sound when brake is
applied.
Worn pads.
Worn D shape bushings
Loose mounting bolts.
Warped rotor.
Replace brake pads.
Replace rotor and bushings as set.
Tighten bolts.
Replace rotor and bushings as set.
Ineffective brake –
lever/pedal travels to limit.
Low fluid level.
Piston cup not functioning.
Fill master cylinder with approved
brake fluid, and bleed system.
Rebuild cylinder.
Ineffective brake –
lever/pedal travel normal.
Distorted or glazed rotor.
Distorted, glazed or contaminated
brake pads.
Replace rotor and bushings as set.
Replace pads.
Brake pads drag on rotor –
will not retract.
Cup in master cylinder not uncovering
relief port.
Rear brake pedal linkage out of
adjustment.
Inspect master cylinder.
Adjust linkage.
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