Suzuki UF50 - Brakes

7-6 SERVICING INFORMATION
BRAKES
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy
Brake power insuffi-
cient.
1. Leakage of brake fluid.
2. Worn brake pads.
3. Oil on brake pad surface.
4. Worn brake disc.
5. Air in hydraulic system.
6. Worn brake shoes.
7. Oil on brake shoe surface.
8. Worn brake drum.
9. Excessive brake lever play.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Clean brake disc and brake
pads.
Replace.
Bleed.
Replace.
Clean brake drum and brake
shoes.
Replace.
Adjust.
Brake squeaks.
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. Brake shoe surface glazed.
8. Loose front axle or rear axle nut.
9. Worn brake shoes.
Clean surface with sandpaper.
Readjust brake pad position
or replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Change brake fluid.
Disassemble and clean mas-
ter cylinder.
Clean surface with sandpaper.
Tighten.
Replace.
Brake lever stroke ex-
cessive.
1. Air in hydraulic system.
2. Insufficient brake fluid.
3. Incorrect brake fluid.
4. Worn brake cam lever.
5. Worn brake shoe and/or drum.
Bleed.
Check level and add. Bleed
any air.
Change.
Replace.
Replace.
Brake fluid leaks.
1. Loose connection joints.
2. Cracked hose.
3. Worn piston seal.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Brake drags.
1. Rusty parts.
2. Insufficient brake lever lubrication.
Clean and lubricate.
Lubricate.