2004-2009 Suzuki LT-Z250 Service Manual, Page 259Get this manual
SERVICING INFORMATION
Complaint Poor braking(FRONT) 123412123451234567812Symptom and possible causes Insufficient brake fluidAir in brake fluid circuitWorn padsWorn discWorn shoe liningsToo much play on brake pedal or brake leverLeakage of brake fluid from hydraulic systemWorn pads, worn liningOil adhesion on engaging surface of padsWorn disc or bake drumAir in hydraulic systemCarbon adhesion on pad surfaceCarbon adhesion on lining surfaceTitled padLoose front wheel axle or rear wheel axleWorn brake pads and liningsForeign material in brake fluidClogged return port of master cylinderWrongly fixed springCaliper binding on caliper axlesAir in hydraulic systemInsufficient brake fluidRemedy Refill to level markBleed air outReplaceReplaceReplaceAdjustRepair or replaceReplaceClean disc and padsReplaceBleedRepair surface with emery paperModify pad fitting or replaceTighten to specified torqueReplaceReplace brake fluidDisassemble and clean master cylinderSet correctlyClean and lubricateBleedReplenish fluid to specified level and bleed airReplace with correct fluidTighten to specified torque and add brake fluidReplaceReplace piston andor cup