SERVICING INFORMATION 10-15 BRAKES Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy Insufficient brake 1. Leakage of brake fluid from hydraulic system Repair or replace. power 2. Worn pads Replace. 3. Oil adhesion of engaging surface of pads/shoe Clean disc and pads. 4. Worn disc Replace. 5. Air in hydraulic system Bleed air. 6. Not enough brake fluid in the reservoir Replenish. Brake squeaking 1. Carbon adhesion on pad surface Repair surface with sandpaper. 2. Tilted pad Correct pad fitting or replace. 3. Damaged wheel bearing Replace. 4. Loosen front wheel axle or rear wheel axle Tighten to specified torque. 5. Worn pads Replace. 6. Foreign material in brake fluid Replace brake fluid. 7. Clogged return port of master cylinder Disassemble and clean master cylinder. Excessive brake 1. Air in hydraulic system Bleed air. E lever stroke 2. Insufficient brake fluid Replenish fluid to specified L level; bleed air. 3. Improper quality of brake fluid Replace with correct fluid. P Leakage of brake 1. Insufficient tightening of connection joints Tighten to specified torque. fluid 2. Cracked hose M Replace. 3. Worn piston and/or cup Replace piston and/or cup. Brake drags 1. Rusty part Clean and lubricate. A 2. Insufficient brake lever or brake pedal Lubricate. pivot lubrication S