1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Brake fluid

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1. Air bleeder plug
2. Weight
3. Attachment2
ªLº
BRAKES 5-13
FLUSHING BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
It is recommended that entire hydraulic system be thoroughly
flushed with clean brake fluid whenever new parts are installed in
hydraulic system.
Periodical change of brake fluid is also recommended.
FLUID PRESSURE TEST(if equipped with
LSPV)
Test procedure for LSPV assembly is as follows.
Before testing, confirm the following.

Fuel tank is filled with fuel fully.

Vehicle is equipped with spare tire, tools, jack and jack handle.
1) Stop vehicle on level floor and place approximately about
200 kg (441 lbs) weight on rear housing so that rear axle weight
800 kg (1764 lb).
Rear axle weight ªLº: 800 kg (1764 lb)
2) Install special tool to front and rear brake.
NOTE:
Special tool should be connected to breather of front (driv-
er's side brake) and rear brakes.
Special Tool
Front brake
(A): 09956-02310
(B): 09952-46510 (Attachment for vehicle with SUMITOMO
ELECTRIC brake caliper)
(C): 55473-82030 (Air bleeder plug supplied as a spare part)
Rear brake
(A): 09956-02310
(B): 09952-36310 (Attachment for thread diameter 7 mm of
bleeder plug) or
09952-46510 (Attachment for thread diameter 8 mm of
bleeder plug)
(C): 55473-82030 (Air bleeder plug supplied as a spare part)
NOTE:

Special tool (B) is used instead of thread diameter 10 mm
attachment of special tool (A).
So remove the attachment from (A) and install (B) as
shown in figure.

For vehicle with TOKICO brake caliper, use the attach-
ment included in special tool (A).

For identification of brake caliper type, refer to GENERAL
DESCRIPTION in SECTION 5B.

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3. LSPV stay
1. Master cylinder
2. Disconnect brake pipe1. LSPV lever
2. LSPV spring
3, ªAº 2
1
2(a)
ªaº
ªbº
5-14 BRAKES
3) Depress brake pedal gradually till fluid pressure of front brake
becomes as specified below and check corresponding pressure
of rear brake then. It should be within specification given below.
Front brake
Rear brake
8,000 kPa
80 kg / cm2
3 Door
6,000 ± 7,300 kPa
60 ± 73 kg / cm2
853 ± 1,038 psi80 kg / cm2
1,138 psi5 Door
4,500 ± 7,300 kPa
45 ± 73 kg / cm2
640 ± 1,038 psi
As done above, apply 100 kg / cm2 pressure to front brake and
check that rear brake pressure then is within specification as giv-
en below.
Front brake
Rear brake
10,000 kPa
100 kg / cm2
3 Door
6,500 ± 8,000 kPa
65 ± 80 kg / cm2
924 ± 1,138 psi100 kg / cm2
1,422 psi5 Door
5,000 ± 8,000 kPa
50 ± 80 kg / cm2
711 ± 1,138 psi
4) If rear brake pressure is not within specification, adjust it by
changing stay ªAº position as follows.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

If rear brake pressure is higher than specification, move stay
ªAº to direction ªaº and if it is lower, to direction ªbº.

Repeat steps 3) and 4) until rear brake pressure is within spec-
ification.

After adjustment, be sure to torque bolt to specification.
5) Disconnect brake pipe (connecting between master cylinder
secondary side and 4-way joint) from master cylinder.
Tighten plug (special tool) to master cylinder.
Depress brake pedal. If rear brake pressure is 95 ± 100 kg / cm
2
when front brake pressure is 100 kg / cm2, it means that front fail-
safe system functions properly.
Front brake
Rear brake
10000 kPa
100 kg / cm2
1422 psi
9500 ± 10000 kPa
95 ± 100 kg / cm2
1350 ± 1422 psi
Special Tool
(A): 09956-02210

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GOOD
NO GOOD
BRAKES 5-15
6) Upon completion of fluid pressure test, bleed brake system and
perform brake test.
BOOSTER OPERATION CHECK
There are two ways to perform this inspection, with and without a
tester. Ordinarily, it is possible to roughly determine its condition
without using a tester.
NOTE:
For this check, make sure that no air is in hydraulic line.
INSPECTION WITHOUT TESTER
Check Air Tightness
1) Start engine.
2) Stop engine after running for 1 to 2 minutes.
3) Depress brake pedal several times with the same load as in ordi-
nary braking and observe pedal travel. If pedal goes down deep
the first time but its travel decreases as it is depressed the se-
cond and more times, air tightness is obtained.
4) If pedal travel doesn't change, air tightness isn't obtained.
NOTE:
If defective, inspect vacuum lines and sealing parts, and re-
place any faulty part.
When this has been done, repeat the entire test.

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BRAKES 5-17
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningpartsTightening torqueFastening artsN.mkg-mlb-ft
Brake pipe 2-way (or 4-way) joint bolt232.317.0
Brake pipe flare nut161.611.5
Front caliperM88.00.86.0
Brake bleederplug
Front cali erM108.50.856.5Brake bleeder lugWheel cylinder7.50.755.5
LSPV7.50.755.5
LSPV mounting bolt
LSPV stay bolt232.317.0
LSPV spring nut
Wheel nut10010.072.5
Stop light switch lock nut7.50.755.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL
MATERIALSRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Brake fluid
Indicated on reservoir
cap or described in owner's
manual of vehicle
To fill master cylinder reservoir.

To clean and apply to inner parts of master
cylinder caliper and wheel cylinder when
they are disassembled.

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5-18 BRAKES
09950-78220
Flare nut wrench (10 mm)09900-20205
Micrometer (0 ± 25 mm)09956-02310
Fluid pressure gauge09956-02210
Brake circuit plug
09952-36310 / 09952-46510
Pressure gauge attachment
SPECIAL TOOLS

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[A]: With ABS
[B]: Without ABS
1. Piston stopper circlip
2. Piston stopper
3. Cylinder cup
4. Plate
5. Primary piston
6. Piston cup
7. Primary piston return spring
8. Primary spring retainer
9. Secondary piston pressure cup
10. Secondary piston
11. Return spring secondary seat
12. Secondary piston return spring
13. Secondary piston stopper bolt
14. Master cylinder body
ªAº: Primary piston
ªBº: Secondary piston
[B] [A]
5A-2 BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
The master cylinder has two pistons and three piston cups. Its hydraulic pressure is produced in the primary (ªaº
in the figure below) and secondary (ªbº) chambers. The hydraulic pressure produced in the primary chamber (ªaº)
acts on the front (for vehicle without ABS, rear) wheel brakes.
Also, the hydraulic pressure produced in the secondary chamber (ªbº) acts on the rear (for vehicle without ABS,
front) wheel brakes.
NOTE:
Replace all components included in repair kits to service this master cylinder. Lubricate rubber parts with
clean, fresh brake fluid to ease assembly. Do not use lubricated shop air on brake parts as damage to rub-
ber components may result. If any hydraulic component is removed or brake line disconnected, bleed the
brake system.
The torque values specified are for dry, unlubricated fasteners.
BOOSTER ASSEMBLY
The booster is located between the master cylinder and the brake pedal. It is so designed that the force created
when the brake pedal is depressed is mechanically increased combined with the engine vacuum.
The booster has two diaphragms of
ù7.5 in. (191 mm) effective diameter.
CAUTION:

Never disassemble brake booster assembly. If it is found faulty, replace it with new assembly.

The torque values specified are for dry, unlubricated fasteners. If any hydraulic component is re-
moved or brake line disconnected, bleed the brake system.

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5A-4 BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER
DIAGNOSIS
Refer to Section 5 (BRAKES)
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Section 5 (BRAKES)
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT BRAKE HOSE / PIPE
REMOVAL
1) Raise and suitably support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel.
This operation is not necessary when removing pipes connecting master cylinder and flexible hose.
2) Clean dirt and foreign material from both hose end or pipe end fittings. Remove brake hose or pipe.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal procedure for brake hose and pipe installation procedure.
For installation, make sure that steering wheel is in straightforward position and hose has no twist or kink. Check
to make sure that hose doesn't contact any part of suspension, both in extreme right and extreme left turn condi-
tions. If it does at any point, remove and correct. Fill and maintain brake fluid level in reservoir. Bleed brake sys-
tem.
2) Perform brake test and check installed part for fluid leakage.

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BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER 5A-7
1. Rear axle
2. Shock absorber
3. Clamp
1. Brake pipe (to rear)
2. Brake pipe
(to LSPV, for vehicle without ABS)
3. 4-way (2-way) joint
4. Chassis frame
REAR BRAKE HOSE / PIPE
REMOVAL
1) Raise and suitably support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel.
2) Clean dirt and foreign material from both hose end or pipe end fittings. Remove brake hose or pipe.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal procedure for brake hose or pipe installation procedure.

Be sure to obtain more than 3 mm (0.118 in.) clearance between axle housing and brake pipe.

Install clamps properly referring to figure below and tighten bolts.

When installing hose, make sure that it has no twist or kink.
2) Fill and maintain brake fluid level in reservoir. Bleed brake system.
3) Perform brake test and check each installed part for fluid leakage.