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2) Remove piston seal using a thin blade like a thickness gauge,
etc.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage inside (bore side) of cylinder.
INSPECTION
Cylinder Boot
Check boots for breakage, crack and damage. If defective, replace.
Piston Seal
Excessive or uneven wear of pad lining may indicate unsmooth re-
turn of the piston. In such a case, replace rubber seal.
ASSEMBLY
Reassemble front brake in reverse order of disassembly, noting the
following points.
CAUTION:
Wash each part cleanly before installation in the same
fluid as the one used in master cylinder reservoir.
Never use other fluid or thinner.
Before installing piston and piston seal to cylinder, apply
fluid to them.
After reassembling brake lines, bleed air from them.
Piston Seal
Piston seal is used to seal piston and cylinder and to adjust clear-
ance between pad and disc. Replace with a new one at every over-
haul. Fit piston seal into groove in cylinder taking care not to twist
it.
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1. Caliper pin bolts
1. Flexible hose bolt
FRONT BRAKE 5B-9
Caliper
Before installing caliper (cylinder body) to carrier, check to ensure
that guide pin (pin bolt) inserted in each caliper carrier hole can be
moved smoothly in thrust direction.
NOTE:
Where temperature gets as low as ±30C in cold weather, use
rubber grease whose viscosity varies very little even at ±40C
(±40F).
INSTALLATION
1) Install caliper to caliper carrier.
2) Torque caliper pin bolts to specifications.
Tightening Torque
(a), (b): 27 N
.m (2.7 kg-m, 20.0 lb-ft) For TOKICO brake. .
caliper
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) For SUMITOMO. . . . .
(b): 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft) ELECTRIC brake
85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)caliper
NOTE:
Make sure that boots are fit into groove securely.
3) Install brake flexible hose as shown and torque hose mounting
bolt to specification.
Tightening Torque
(b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
4) Torque wheel nuts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(c): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
5) After completing installation, fill reservoir with brake fluid and
bleed brake system. Perform brake test and check each
installed part for oil leakage.
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1. 8 mm bolt
5B-10 FRONT BRAKE
FRONT BRAKE DISC
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove caliper assembly by loosening carrier bolts (2 pcs.).
CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible
hose and not to depress brake pedal.
3) Remove disc by using 8 mm bolts (2 pcs.).
INSPECTION
Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD INSPECTION.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
See NOTE at the beginning of this section.
1) Install disc to wheel hub.
2) Install caliper assembly to steering knuckle.
3) Torque caliper carrier bolts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(a): 85 N
.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
4) Torque front wheel nuts to specifications.
Tightening Torque
(b): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
5) Upon completion of installation, perform brake test.
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FRONT BRAKE 5B-11
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningpartsTightening torqueFastening artsN.mkg-mlb-ft
Brake caliper bleeder plug
(For SUMITOMO ELECTRIC brake caliper)8.00.806.0
Brake caliper bleeder plug
(For TOKICO brake caliper)8.50.856.5
Caliper pin bolt (For TOKICO brake caliper)272.720.0
Caliper pin bolt (M10)
(For SUMITOMO ELECTRIC brake caliper)505.036.5
Caliper pin bolt (M12)
(For SUMITOMO ELECTRIC brake caliper)858.561.5
Flexible hose bolt232.317.0
Brake carrier bolt858.561.5
Wheel nut10010.072.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL
MATERIALSRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Brake fluid
Indicated on reservoir
cap or described in owner's
manual of vehicleTo 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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5C
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE 5C-1
SECTION 5C
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
All brake fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of vital parts
and systems, and / or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of same part
number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to assure
proper retention of all parts. There is to be no welding as it may result in extensive damage and weakening
of the metal.
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION5C- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drum Brake Assembly5C- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS5C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT5C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE5C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake Lever5C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake Cable5C- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Drum5C- 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Shoe5C- 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Cylinder5C-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Back Plate5C-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS5C-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS5C-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS5C-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Brake back plate
2. Brake shoe
3. Shoe return upper spring
4. Adjuster
5. Shoe return lower spring
6. Adjuster lever
7. Adjuster spring
8. Shoe hold down spring
9. Shoe hold down pin
10. Wheel cylinder
11. Link
12. Brake strut
(a)
Tightening torque
(a): 7.5 N.m (0.75 kg-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
5C-2 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLY
The drum brake assembly has a self shoe clearance adjusting system so that drum-to-shoe clearance is main-
tained appropriate at all times. Rear brake is a drum type. It uses leading trailing operation when brake pedal is
depressed and when parking brake is applied on level road.
It also uses duo servo operation when parking brake is applied on gradient road and load is applied in longitudinal
direction of vehicle.
NOTE:
Replace all components included in repair kits to service this drum brake. Lubricate parts as specified.
WARNING:
If any hydraulic component is removed or brake line disconnected, bleed the brake system. The torque
values specified are for dry, unlubricated fasteners.
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2. Brake cable
3. Locking nut
1. Parking brake cable
2. Equalizer
3. Pin
4. Parking brake lever bolt
5. Parking brake lever assembly1. Parking
brake lever
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE 5C-3
DIAGNOSIS
Refer to Section 5 (BRAKES).
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Section 5 (BRAKES).
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) Block vehicle wheels and release parking brake lever.
3) Remove rear center console box.
4) Disconnect lead wire of parking brake switch at coupler.
5) Remove parking brake cable locking nut.
6) Remove parking brake lever bolts and then remove parking
brake lever assembly from equalizer.
7) Remove equalizer from parking brake cable.
NOTE:
Don't disassemble parking brake lever switch. It must be re-
moved and installed as a complete switch assembly.
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1. Parking brake cable
2. Equalizer
3. Pin
4. Parking brake lever bolt
5. Parking brake lever assembly
5C-4 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of REMOVAL procedure.
Check equalizer inclined angle.
Angle ªaº: within 15 degrees
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
2) After all parts are installed, parking brake lever needs to be ad-
justed. Refer to PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND AD-
JUSTMENT in Section 5.
3) Check brake drum for dragging and brake system for proper per-
formance.