15. Brake System
15-4
Troubleshooting
Soft brake lever
1. Air inside the hydraulic system
2. Hydraulic system leaking
3. Worn master piston
4. Worn brake pad
5. Poor brake caliper
6. Worn brake lining/disc
7. Low brake fluid
8. Blocked brake hose
9. Warp/bent brake disc
10. Bent brake lever
Hard operation of brake lever
1. Blocked brake system
2. Poor brake calliper
3. Blocked brake pipe
4. Seized/worn master cylinder piston
5. Bent brake lever
Uneven brake
1. Dirty brake lining/disc
2. Poor wheel alignment
3. Clogged brake hose
4. Deformed or warped brake disc
5. Restricted brake hose and fittings
Tight brake
1. Dirty brake lining/disc
2. Poor wheel alignment
3. Deformed or warped brake disc
Brake noise
1. Dirty lining
2. Deformed brake disc
3. Poor brake calliper installation
4. Imbalance brake disc or wheel
Alignment
point
Master
cylinder
Holder
UP mark
Retaining Seat
Hose bolt
Caliper bolt
Collar bolt
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