2000 SUZUKI SWIFT brakes

5-12 BRAKES
2) Start engine while depressing brake pedal. If pedal travel
increases 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.
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 han-
dle.
H: Hold
H: Hold
T: 30 seconds

BRAKES 5-13
1) Stop vehicle on level floor and place approximately about
1,000 N (100 kg, 220 lbs) weight (1) on rear housing so that
rear axle weighs 4,500 N (450 kg, 992 lbs).
Rear axle weight
“L” : 4,500 N (450 kg, 992 lbs)
2) Install special tool to front and rear brake.
For front wheel
Special tool
(A) : 09956-02310
(C) : 55473-82030 (Air bleeder plug as a spare part)
For rear wheel
Special tool
(A) : 09956-02310
(C) : 55473-82030 (Air bleeder plug as a spare part)
(D) : 09952-48320
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.
LSPV specification
4) As done above, apply 100 kg/cm
2 pressure to front brake
and check that rear brake pressure then is within specifica-
tion as given below.
LSPV specification (apply 100 kg/cm
2 pressure to front
brake) NOTE:
Pressure gauge should be connected to bleeder plug
hole of front (left side brake) and rear (right side brake).
After testing front left side and rear right side, test front
right side and rear left side in the same way.
Front brake Rear brake
7,500 kPa
75 kg/cm
2
1,067 psi4,700 – 6,900 kPa
47 – 69 kg/cm
2
669 – 981 psi
Front brake Rear brake
10,000 kPa
100 kg/cm
2
1,422 psi5,400 – 7,700 kPa
54 – 77 kg/cm
2
768 – 1,094 psi

5-14 BRAKES
5) If rear brake pressure is not within specification, adjust it by
changing bolt (2) position as follows.
If rear brake pressure is higher than specification, move bolt
(2) center side and if it is lower, out side.
Repeat steps 3) and 4) until rear brake pressure is within
specification.
After adjustment, be sure to torque nut (1) to specification.
Tightening torque
LSPV nut (a) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
6) Upon completion of fluid pressure test, bleed brake system
and perform brake test.
MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL INSPECTION
1) Check master cylinder and reservoir tank for crack, damage
and brake fluid leakage. If any faulty condition exists, correct
or replace.
2) Check that brake fluid level is between MAX and MIN marks
on reservoir tank.
2
1, (a)
NOTE:
Be sure to use particular brake fluid either as indicated
on reservoir cap of that vehicle or recommended in
owner’s manual which comes along with that vehicle.
Use of any other fluid is strictly prohibited.
Fluid level should be between MIN and MAX lines marked
on reservoir.
When brake warning lamp lights sometimes during driv-
ing, replenish fluid to MAX level.
When fluid decreases quickly, inspect brake system for
leakage. Correct leaky points and then refill to specified
level.
CAUTION:
Do not use shock absorber fluid or any other fluid which
contains mineral oil. Do not use a container which has
been used for mineral oil or a container which is wet from
water. Mineral oil will cause swelling and distortion of
rubber parts in hydraulic brake system and water mixed
into brake fluid will lower fluid boiling point. Keep all fluid
containers capped to prevent contamination.
MAX
MIN

BRAKES 5-15
BRAKE HOSE AND PIPE INSPECTION
HOSE
The brake hose assembly should be checked for road hazard
damage, for cracks and chafing of outer cover, for leaks and blis-
ters. A light and mirror may be needed for an adequate inspec-
tion. If any of above conditions are observed on brake hose, it is
necessary to replace it.
PIPE
Inspect the pipe for damage, cracks, dents and corrosion. If any
defect is found, replace it.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM
Bleeding operation is necessary to remove air whenever it
entered hydraulic brake system.
Hydraulic lines of brake system are based on the diagonal split
system. When a brake pipe or hose was disconnected at the
wheel, bleeding operation must be performed at both ends of the
line of the removed pipe or hose. When any joint part of the mas-
ter cylinder of other joint part between the master cylinder and
each brake (wheel) was removed, the hydraulic brake system
must be bled at all 4 wheel brakes.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should
accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe
fluid from paint and clean painted surface.
NOTE:
Perform bleeding operation starting with wheel cylinder
farthest from master cylinder and then at front caliper of
the same brake line. Do the same on the other brake line.
1. Right brake caliper 4. Left wheel cylinder
2. Left brake caliper A : FRONT
3. Right wheel cylinder B : REAR

5-16 BRAKES
1) Fill master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and keep at
least one-half full of fluid during bleeding operation.
2) Remove bleeder plug cap.
Attach a vinyl tube (1) to bleeder plug, and insert the other
end into container (2).
3) Depress brake pedal several times, and then while holding it
depressed, loosen bleeder plug about one-third to one-half
turn.
4) When fluid pressure in cylinder is almost depleted, retighten
bleeder plug.
5) Repeat this operation until there are no more air bubbles in
hydraulic line.
6) When bubbles stop, depress and hold brake pedal and
tighten bleeder plug.
Tightening torque
Front bleeder plug : 11.0 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
Rear bleeder plug : 8.0 N·m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
7) Then attach bleeder plug cap.
8) After completing bleeding operation, apply fluid pressure to
pipe line and check for leakage.
9) Replenish fluid into reservoir up to specified level.
10) Check brake pedal for sponginess. If found spongy, repeat
entire procedure of bleeding.
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN

BRAKES 5-17
FRONT BRAKE
BRAKE PAD
REMOVAL
1) Loosen wheel nuts and with vehicle lifted up, remove
wheels.
2) Remove caliper pin bolts (1).
1. Brake caliper carrier 9. Bleeder plug cap
2. Boot 10. Pad spring
3. Caliper 11. Anti noise shim
4. Disc brake piston 12. Caliper pin bolt
5. Piston seal
: Apply fluid (Brake, power steering or automatic transmission fluid).13. Brake disc
6. Cylinder boot
: Apply fluid (Brake, power steering or automatic transmission fluid).14. Slide pin
: Apply lithium grease (99000-25010).
7. Brake pad Tightening torque
8. Bleeder plugDo not reuse.
9
1
7
13
2
143
1226 N·m(2.6 kg-m)
85 N·m(8.5 kg-m)
8
8.5 N·m(0.85 kg-m)
10
5 4
6
11

5-18 BRAKES
3) Remove caliper (1) from caliper carrier (2).
4) Remove brake pads (3).
INSPECTION
Check pad lining for wear. When wear exceeds limit, replace with
new one.
Brake pad thickness (lining thickness)
Standard : 10 mm (0.40 in.)
Limit : 1 mm (0.04 in.)
INSTALLATION
1) Set brake pad springs (1) and shim (2) and install brake
pads (3).
2) Install caliper and tighten caliper pin bolts (1) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Caliper pin bolts (a) : 26 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 19.0 lb-ft)
3) Tighten wheel temporarily and lower lift.NOTE:
Hang removed caliper (1) with a wire hook (4) or the like
so as to prevent brake hose from bending and twisting
excessively or being pulled.
Don’t operate brake pedal with brake pads removed.
CAUTION:
Never polish pad lining with sandpaper. If lining is pol-
ished with sandpaper, hard particles of sandpaper will be
deposited in lining and may damage disc. When pad lin-
ing requires correction, replace it with a new one.
NOTE:
When pads are removed, visually inspect caliper for
brake fluid leak. Correct leaky point, if any.
NOTE:
For right side brake, install pad with wear indicator (4) to
vehicle center side.
3
4
2
3
1

BRAKES 5-19
4) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts (a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
5) After completion of installation, check for brake effective-
ness.
CALIPER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove E-ring (1).
3) Loosen flexible hose joint bolt (1) a little at caliper.
4) Remove caliper pin bolts (1).
5) Remove caliper from caliper carrier.
6) Disconnect flexible hose from caliper using care not to twist
it. As this will allow brake fluid to flow out of flexible hose,
have a container ready beforehand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to twist flexible hose while loosening the
bolt.