SERVICING INFORMATION 7-7
BRAKES
Complaint
Symptom and possible causes
Remedy
Brake power insuffi-
cient.
1. Worn brake shoe.
2. Oil in brake shoe surfaces.
3. Excessively worn brake drum.
4. Excessive brake lever/pedal play.
Replace.
Clean.
Replace.
Adjust.
Brake power insuffi-
cient.
(DR-Z125L)
1. Leakage of brake fluid.
2. Worn brake pad.
3. Oil on brake pad surface.
4. Worn brake disc.
5. Air in hydraulic system.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Clean brake disc and brake
pads.
Replace.
Bleed.
Brake squeaks.
1. Damaged wheel bearing.
2. Brake shoe surface glazed.
3. Loose front axle nut or rear axle nut.
4. Worn brake shoe.
Replace.
Clean surface with sandpaper.
Tighten to the specified torque.
Replace.
Brake squeaks.
(DR-Z125L)
1. Carbon adhesion on brake pad surface.
2. Tilted brake pad.
3. Damaged wheel bearing.
4. Worn brake pad.
5. Foreign material in brake fluid.
6. Clogged return port of master cylinder.
7. Loose front or rear axle nut.
Clean surface with sandpaper.
Readjust brake pad position or
replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Change brake fluid.
Disassemble and clean master
cylinder.
Tighten.
Brake lever or pedal
stroke excessive.
1. Worn brake camshaft.
2. Excessively worn brake shoes and/or brake drum.
Replace.
Replace.
Brake lever stroke
excessive.
(DR-Z125L)
1. Air in hydraulic system.
2. Insufficient brake fluid.
3. Improper quality of brake fluid.
Bleed.
Replenish fluid to specified
level and bleed air.
Replace with correct fluid.
Brake fluid leaks.
(DR-Z125L)
1. Loose connection joint.
2. Cracked hose.
3. Worn piston seal.
4. Worn secondary cup.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Brake drags.
1. Rusty part.
2. Insufficient brake lever or brake pedal pivot lubrication.
Clean and lubricate.
Lubricate.
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