1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA fun

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5-4 BRAKES
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Not enough brak-
ing force
Brake oil leakage from brake lines.

Brake disc or pads stained with oil.

Overheated brakes.

Poor contact of shoes on brake drum.

Brake shoes linings stained with oil or wet
with water.

Badly worn brake shoe linings.

Defective wheel cylinders.

Malfunctioning caliper assembly.

Air in system.

Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV.

Broken sensor spring of LSPV.

Defective collar of LSPV.

Malfunctioning ABS (Antilock brake system),
if equipped.Locate leaking point and repair.
Clean or replace.
Determine cause and repair.
Repair for proper contact.
Replace.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Bleed system.
Check or adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Check system and replace as
necessary.
Brake pull
(Brakes not work-
ing in unison)
Pad or shoe linings are wet with water or
stained with oil in some brakes.

Drum-to-shoe clearance out of adjustment in
some brakes.
(Malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)

Drum is out of round in some brakes.

Wheel tires are inflated unequally.

Malfunctioning wheel cylinders.

Disturbed front end alignment.

Unmatched tires on same axle.

Restricted brake pipes or hoses.

Malfunctioning caliper assembly.

Loose suspension parts.

Loose calipers.Replace.
Check for inoperative auto adjusting
mechanism.
Replace.
Inflate equally.
Repair or replace.
Adjust as prescribed.
Tires with approximately the same
amount of tread should be used on the
same axle.
Check for soft hoses and damaged
lines.
Replace with new hoses and new
brake pipes.
Check for stuck or sluggish pistons
and proper lubrication of caliper slide
bush.
Caliper should slide.
Check all suspension mountings.
Check and torque bolts to specifica-
tions.
Noise (High pitched
squeak without
brake applied)
Front lining worn out.Replace linings.
Rear brake locked
prematurely
Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV.

Malfunction LSPV assembly.Check or adjust.
Replace assembly.
Brake locked
(For vehicles
equipped with
ABS)
Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped.Check system and replace as
necessary.

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BRAKES 5-5
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Excessive pedal
travel (Pedal
stroke too large)
Partial brake system failure.

Insufficient fluid in master cylinder
reservoirs.

Air in system. (pedal soft / spongy)

Rear brake system not adjusted.
(malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)

Bent brake shoes.

Worn rear brake shoes.Check brake systems and repair as
necessary.
Fill reservoirs with approved brake
fluid.
Check for leaks and air in brake
systems.
Check warning light. Bleed system if
required.
Bleed system.
Repair auto adjusting mechanism.
Adjust rear brakes.
Replace brake shoes.
Replace brake shoes.
Dragging brakes
(A very light drag
is present in all
disc brakes
immediately
after pedal is
released)
Master cylinder pistons not returning
correctly.

Restricted brake pipes or hoses.

Incorrect parking brake adjustment on rear
brakes.

Weakened or broken return springs in the
brake.

Sluggish parking-brake cables or linkage.

Wheel cylinder or caliper piston sticking.

Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped with ABS.Replace master cylinder.
Check for soft hoses or damaged
pipes and replace with new hoses
and / or new brake pipes.
Check and adjust to correct specifi-
cations.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Repair as necessary.
Check system and replace as
necessary.
Pedal pulsation
(Pedal pulsates
when depressed
for braking)
Damaged or loose wheel bearings.

Distorted steering knuckle or rear axle
shafts.

Excessive disc lateral runout.

Parallelism not within specifications.

Rear drums out of round.Replace wheel hub component.
Replace knuckle or rear axle shaft.
Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
the disc.
Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
the disc.
Check runout.
Repair or replace drum as
necessary.
Braking noise
Glazed shoe linings, or foreign matters
stuck to linings.

Worn or distorted shoe linings.

Loose front wheel bearings.

Distorted backing plates or loose mounting
bolts.Repair or replace shoe lining.
Replace shoe lining (or pad).
Replace wheel hub component.
Replace or retighten securing bolts.

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5-6 BRAKES
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Brake warning light
turns on after
engine start
Parking brake applied.

Insufficient amount of brake fluid.

Brake fluid leaking from brake line.

Brake warning light circuit faulty.

Malfunctioning EBD system, if equipped
with ABS.Release parking brake and check
that brake warning light turns off.
Add brake fluid.
Investigate leaky point, correct it and
add brake fluid.
Repair circuit.
Check system referring to
ªDIAGNOSISº of ABS section.
Brake warning light
turns on when
brake is applied
Brake fluid leaking from brake line.

Insufficient amount of brake fluid.Investigate leaky point, correct it and
add brake fluid.
Add brake fluid.
Brake warning light
fails to turn on
even when parking
brake is applied
Bulb burnt out.

Brake warning light circuit open.Replace bulb.
Repair circuit.
ABS warning light
does not turn on
for 2 sec. after
ignition switch has
turned ON
Bulb burnt out.

ABS warning light circuit open, if equipped
with ABS. (including check relay)Replace bulb.
Check system referring to
ªDIAGNOSISº of ABS section.
ABS warning light
remains on after
ignition switch has
turned on for 2 sec.
Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped with ABS.Check system referring to
ªDIAGNOSISº of ABS section.

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1. Stop light switch
BRAKES 5-9
BRAKE PEDAL FREE HEIGHT CHECK
Remove foot rest and displace carpet and dash silencer(s) so as to
measure brake pedal free height between pedal face and asphalt
sheet installed on dash panel.
Brake pedal free height ªaº from asphalt sheet:
208 ± 218 mm (8.19 ± 8.58 in.)
If the measurement is not within the specification, check the posi-
tion of booster push rod clevis and / or stop light switch according
to the instruction shown in this section.
The free height varies depending on installation position of booster
push rod clevis and stop light switch.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment should be made as follows when installing switch. Pull
up brake pedal toward you and while holding it there, adjust switch
position so that clearance between end of thread and brake pedal
return cushion (shown as ªbº in figure).
Then tighten lock nut to specified torque.
Clearance ªbº: 1.5 ± 2.0 mm (0.06 ± 0.08 in.)
Tightening Torque
(b): 7.5 N
.m (0.75 kg-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL CHECK
1) Remove foot rest and displace carpet and dash silencer(s).
2) Start engine.
3) Depress brake pedal a few times.
4) With brake pedal depressed with approximately 30 kg (66 lbs)
load, measure pedal to asphalt sheet clearance ªcº.
Clearance ªcº: over 115 mm (4.53 in.)
5) If clearance ªcº is less than specification, the most possible
cause is either rear brake shoes are worn out beyond limit or air
is in lines.
Should clearance ªcº remain less than specification even after
replacement of brake shoes and bleeding of system, other pos-
sible but infrequent cause is malfunction of rear brake shoe ad-
justers or booster push rod length out of adjustment.

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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
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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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5-16 BRAKES
Check Operation
1) With engine stopped, depress brake pedal several times with
the same load and make sure that pedal travel doesn't change.
2) Start engine while depressing brake pedal. If pedal travel in-
creases a little, operation is satisfactory. But no change in pedal
travel indicates malfunction.
Check Air Tightness Under Load
1) With engine running, depress brake pedal. Then stop engine
while holding brake pedal depressed.
2) Hold brake pedal depressed for 30 seconds. If pedal height does
not change, condition is good. But it isn't if pedal rises.

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6
4
2
6
3
6
1. Brake master cylinder ass'y
2. Brake booster ass'y
3. Gasket
4. Push rod clevis
5. Nut
6. Clevis pin
7. Clip
8. Nut
9. Brake vacuum hose
1. Steering column
2. Push rod clevis
3. Brake pedal arm
4. Clevis pin
5. Clip
6. Nut
1. ABS hydraulic
unit
2. Brake pipes
5A-14 BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKE BOOSTER
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surfaces.
1) For vehicle equipped with ABS, disconnect brake pipes from
ABS hydraulic unit.
2) Remove master cylinder assembly, referring to MASTER CYL-
INDER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL in this section.
3) Disconnect brake vacuum hose from brake booster.
4) Disconnect push rod clevis from brake pedal arm.
5) Remove attaching nuts and then booster as shown.
CAUTION:
Never disassemble brake booster. Disassembly will spoil
its original function. If it is found faulty, replace it with
new one.

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table 5E1-14. . .
System Circuit 5E1-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± A ªABSº Warning Lamp Circuit
Check ± Lamp does not come ªONº
at ignition switch on 5E1-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± B ªABSº Warning Lamp Circuit
Check ± Lamp comes ªONº steady 5E1-17. . . .
Table ± C ªABSº Warning Lamp Circuit
Check ± The lamp flashes continuously
while ignition switch is on5E1-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± D Code (DTC) is not Outputted
even with Diag. Switch Terminal
Connected to Ground 5E1-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± E EBD Warning Lamp (Brake
Warning Lamp) Check-lamp Comes
ªONº Steady 5E1-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC 15 ± G Sensor Circuit 5E1-21. . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC 21, 22, 25, 26, 31, 32, 35 or 36
± Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit 5E1-23. . . . . . . .
DTC 41, 45 or 56 ± Solenoid Circuit 5E1-26. . . . .
DTC 57 ± Solenoid and Pump Motor
Power Source Circuit 5E1-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC 61 ± ABS Pump Motor Circuit 5E1-28. . . . . .
DTC 63 ± ABS Fail-Safe Relay Circuit 5E1-29. . .
DTC 71 ± ABS Control Module 5E1-30. . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE5E1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precaution 5E1-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS Hydraulic Unit Operation Check 5E1-31. . . .
ABS Hydraulic Unit / Control Module
Assembly 5E1-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic unit inspection 5E1-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . Removal 5E1-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Wheel Speed Sensor 5E1-34. . . . . . . . . . . .
Output voltage inspection 5E1-34. . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor inspection 5E1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor rotor inspection 5E1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Sensor Rotor 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor 5E1-37. . . . . . . . . . . .
Output voltage inspection 5E1-37. . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor inspection 5E1-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor rotor inspection 5E1-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Sensor Rotor 5E1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Sensor 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer 4WD Switch 5E1-41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS5E1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS5E1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5E1-2 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) (OPTIONAL)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ABS (Antilock Brake System) controls the fluid pressure applied to the wheel cylinder of each brake from the
master cylinder so that each wheel is not locked even when hard braking is applied. This ABS is a 4-wheel type
which controls the fluid pressure applied to the wheel cylinder of each of the four brakes to prevent each wheel
from getting locked.
The component parts of this ABS includes following parts in addition to those of the conventional brake system.

Wheel speed sensor which senses revolution speed of each wheel and outputs its signal.

In this ABS, ABS hydraulic unit (actuator assembly), ABS control module, pump motor relay and fail-safe relay
are combined as one component.

ABS control module which sends operation signal to ABS hydraulic unit to control fluid pressure applied to each
wheel cylinder based on signal from each wheel speed sensor so as to prevent wheel from locking.

ABS hydraulic unit which operates according to signal from ABS control module to control fluid pressure applied
to wheel cylinder of each of 4 wheels.

Fail-safe (solenoid valve) relay which supplies power to solenoid valve in ABS hydraulic unit and pump motor
relay.

Pump motor relay which supplies power to pump motor in ABS hydraulic unit.

ªABSº warning lamp which lights to inform abnormality when system fails to operate properly.

G sensor which detects body deceleration speed. (For 4WD model only)
This ABS is equipped with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) system that controls a fluid pressure of rear
wheels to best condition, which is the same function as that of proportioning valve, by the signal from wheel sensor
independently of change of load due to load capacity and so on. And if the EBD system fails to operate properly,
the brake warning lamp lights to inform abnormality.