2000 SUZUKI SWIFT rear brake

3E-26 REAR SUSPENSION
2) Remove rear axle shaft oil seal (1) by using special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-50121
INSTALLATION
1) Using special tools, drive in oil seal (1) or (2) until it contacts
oil seal protector (3) in axle housing.
Special tools
(A) : 09924-74510
(B) : 09944-67010
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
2) For procedure hereafter, refer to steps 5) to 7) of “REAR
AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL BEARING” in this section.
REAR AXLE HOUSING (4WD VEHICLE)
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove rear axle shaft referring to item 2) to 8) of “REAR
AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL BEARING” in this section.
3) Disconnect brake pipe from flexible hose and remove E-ring.
4) Remove brake pipe clamps and pipes from axle housing.
5) Remove parking brake cable clamps and disconnect parking
brake cable from axle housing.
6) Remove wheel speed sensor and release clamps from axle
housing (if equipped with ABS).
7) Remove LSPV adjust nut and detach spring end from rear
axle housing (if equipped with LSPV).
2. Axle housing
NOTE:
There are 2 types of oil seal ((1) & (2)). Their shapes are dif-
ferent as shown in the figure but they are both usable.
Special Tool (B) can be used for both oil seals (1) and (2).
Make sure that oil seal is free from inclination as it is
installed.
Refer to the figure to check that oil seal is installed in
proper direction.
CAUTION:
When installing oil seal (2), never hit any part other than
the position indicated as (6) in the figure. Make sure to
use special tools indicated below. Failure to observe this
caution will cause oil seal to be deformed and oil leakage
to occur.
4. Differential side
5. Apply grease here
6. Press-fitting point

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-29
4) Install lateral rod (1) and install bolt (3) in proper direction as
shown. At this time, mount bolt and nut (4) but don’t tighten
them.
5) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing (1) and differential
carrier and apply sealant to housing side.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
6) Install differential carrier assembly to axle housing and
tighten carrier nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear differential carrier nuts : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
7) Install propeller shaft to joint flange aligning match marks (1)
and tighten flange bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Companion flange bolts (a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
8) Install LSPV spring to rear axle.
Tighten LSPV adjust nut temporarily at this step. (if equipped
with LSPV).
9) Install wheel speed sensor and clamp wire securely (right &
left) (if equipped with ABS).
10) Remove floor jack from axle housing.
11) Connect brake pipes and parking brake cable and clamp
them securely.
For clamping positions, refer to Section 5.
12) Connect brake flexible hose to bracket and secure it with E-
ring.
2. Vehicle body
A : Forward

3E-30 REAR SUSPENSION
13) Connect brake pipe to wheel cylinder (1) and tighten brake
pipe flare nut (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (b) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
14) Clean mating surface of axle housing (2) (right & left) with
brake back plate and apply sealant as shown.
“B” : Sealant 99000-31090
15) Apply grease to axle shaft oil seals (1) lip (right & left) as
shown.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
16) Install rear axle shaft (right & left) to rear axle housing and
tighten brake back plate bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake back plate bolts (a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
17) Connect brake pipes (3) to wheel cylinders (1) (right & left)
and tighten brake pipe flare nuts (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nuts (b) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
18) Connect parking brake cable (2) to parking brake shoe lever
(right & left) and secure it with clip (3).
Apply water tight sealant where brake back plate (1) and
parking brake cable contact.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31090
19) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. (For
bleeding operation, see Section 5.)
20) Refill differential gear housing with new specified gear oil.
Refer to Section 7F.
NOTE:
Check to ensure that clip is in good condition before
installing it. If deformed or broken, replace.
A : Forward

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-31
21) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts (f) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
22) Upon completion of all jobs, pull parking brake lever with
about 20 kg, (44 lbs) load three to five times so as to obtain
proper drum-to-shoe clearance.
Adjust parking brake cable (for adjustment, see Section 5.)
23) Lower hoist.
24) Tighten right and left trailing arm bolts and nuts (1) and
shock absorber lower bolts (2) to specified torque.
Tighten lateral rod bolt and nut (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear trailing arm bolts (a) : 80 N·m (8.0 kg-m, 58.0 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower bolts
(b) : 58 N·m (5.8 kg-m, 42.0 lb-ft)
Lateral rod axle housing side nut
(c) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Lateral rod body side nut (d) : 65 N·m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
25) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained.
26) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
(For brake test, see Section 5.)
27) If equipped with LSPV, check and adjust LSPV spring refer-
ring to “LSPV INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT” and per-
form “FLUID PRESSURE TEST” in Section 5.
28) Check each installed part for oil leakage.
NOTE:
When tightening these bolts and nuts, be sure that vehi-
cle is off hoist and in non loaded condition.

BRAKES 5-1
6F1
6F2
6G
6H
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
7C1
7D
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
5
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 5
BRAKES
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................ 5-2
DIAGNOSIS ....................................................... 5-4
ROAD TESTING BRAKES ............................. 5-4
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS ................................... 5-4
SUBSTANDARD OR CONTAMINATED
BRAKE FLUID ................................................ 5-4
DIAGNOSIS TABLE ....................................... 5-5
BRAKE PEDAL FREE HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 5-8
BRAKE PEDAL PLAY INSPECTION ............. 5-8
STOP LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT.......... 5-8
EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL
INSPECTION ................................................. 5-9
FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION .............. 5-9
BRAKE DISC INSPECTION........................... 5-9
PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................. 5-10
BOOSTER OPERATION INSPECTION....... 5-11
FLUID PRESSURE TEST (IF EQUIPPED
WITH LSPV) ................................................ 5-12
MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL INSPECTION ................................... 5-14
BRAKE HOSE AND PIPE INSPECTION ..... 5-15
HOSE ....................................................... 5-15
PIPE ......................................................... 5-15
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 5-15AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM ......... 5-15
FRONT BRAKE ........................................... 5-17
BRAKE PAD............................................. 5-17
CALIPER ASSEMBLY ............................. 5-19
BRAKE DISC ........................................... 5-23
REAR BRAKE .............................................. 5-25
BRAKE DRUM ......................................... 5-26
BRAKE SHOE .......................................... 5-29
WHEEL CYLINDER ................................. 5-30
BRAKE BACK PLATE (FOR 2WD
VEHICLE)................................................. 5-31
BRAKE BACK PLATE (FOR 4WD
VEHICLE)................................................. 5-33
MASTER CYLINDER ................................... 5-33
MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ......... 5-33
MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY........... 5-34
BRAKE BOOSTER ...................................... 5-38
BRAKE HOSE/PIPE .................................... 5-41
FRONT BRAKE HOSE/PIPE ................... 5-41
REAR BRAKE HOSE/PIPE...................... 5-44
PARKING BRAKE CABLE ........................... 5-46
LSPV (LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING
VALVE) ASSEMBLY (IF EQUIPPED).......... 5-48
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL.................. 5-50
SPECIAL TOOL .............................................. 5-50

NOTE:
All front 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 reassem-
bly to assure proper retention of all parts. There is to be no welding as it may result in extensive dam-
age and weakening of the metal.

5-2 BRAKES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
When the foot brake pedal is depressed, hydraulic pressure is developed in the master cylinder to actuate pis-
tons (two in front and four in rear).
The master cylinder is a tandem master cylinder. Brake pipes are connected to the master cylinder and they
make two independent circuits. One connects front right & rear left brakes and the other connects front left &
rear right brakes.
The load sensing proportioning valve (LSPV) or the proportioning valve (P valve) is included in these circuits
between the master cylinder and the rear brake for the vehicle without ABS.
In this brake system, the disc brake type is used for the front wheel brake and a drum brake type (leading/trailing
shoes) for the rear brake.
The parking brake system is mechanical. It applies brake force to only rear wheels by means of the cable and
mechanical linkage system. The same brake shoes are used for both parking and foot brakes.

BRAKES 5-5
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Not enough braking
forceBrake oil leakage from brake lines Locate leaking point and repair.
Brake disc or pads stained with oil Clean or replace.
Overheated brakes Determine cause and repair.
Poor contact of shoes on brake drum Repair for proper contact.
Brake shoes linings stained with oil or wet with
waterReplace.
Badly worn brake pad linings Replace.
Defective wheel cylinders Repair or replace.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Repair or replace.
Air in system Bleed system.
Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV, if
equippedCheck or adjust.
Broken sensor spring of LSPV, if equipped Replace.
Defective LSPV, if equipped Replace.
Malfunctioning ABS (Antilock brake system), if
equippedCheck system and replace as nec-
essary.
Brake pull
(Brakes not working in
unison)Pad linings and/or shoe linings are wet with
water or stained with oil in some brakesReplace.
Drum-to-shoe clearance out of adjustment in
some brakes
(Malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)Check for inoperative auto adjust-
ing mechanism.
Disc and/or drum is out of round in some
brakesReplace.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate equally.
Malfunction in wheel cylinders Repair or replace.
Disturbed front end alignment Adjust as prescribed.
Unmatched tires on same axle Tires with approximately the same
amount of tread should be used on
the same axle.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses Check for soft hoses and damaged
lines. Replace with new hoses and
new double-walled steel brake tub-
ing.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Check for stuck or sluggish pistons
and proper lubrication of caliper
slide bush.
Caliper should slide.
Loose suspension parts Check all suspension mountings.
Loose calipers Check and torque bolts to specifica-
tions.
Noise (high pitched
squeak without brake
applied)Front lining worn out Replace linings.
Contact wear indicator to brake disc Replace pads.
Rear brake locked pre-
maturelyMaladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV, if
equippedCheck or adjust.
Malfunction LSPV assembly, if equipped Replace assembly.

5-6 BRAKES
Excessive pedal travel
(Pedal stroke too
large)Partial brake system failure Check brake systems and repair as
necessary.
Insufficient fluid in master cylinder reservoirs Fill reservoirs with approved brake
fluid.
Check for leaks and air in brake
system.
Check warning light. Bleed system
if required.
Air in system (soft/spongy pedal) Bleed system.
Rear brake system not adjusted
(malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)Repair auto adjusting mechanism.
Adjust rear brakes.
Bent brake shoes Replace brake shoes.
Worn rear brake shoes Replace brake shoes.
Brake locked
(For vehicle equipped
with ABS)Malfunctioning ABS Check system referring to Section
5E1.
Dragging brakes
(A very light drag is
present in all brakes
immediately after
pedal is released)Master cylinder pistons not returning correctly Replace master cylinder.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses Check for soft hoses or damaged
pipes and replace with new hoses
and/or new double-walled steel
brake piping.
Incorrect parking brake adjustment on rear
brakesCheck and adjust to correct specifi-
cations.
Weakened or broken return springs in the brake Replace.
Sluggish parking brake cables or linkage Repair or replace.
Wheel cylinder or caliper piston sticking Repair as necessary.
Badly worn piston seal in caliper Replace piston seal.
Pedal pulsation
(Pedal pulsates when
depressed for brak-
ing)Damaged or loose wheel bearings Replace wheel bearings.
Distorted steering knuckle or rear wheel spindle Replace knuckle or rear wheel spin-
dle.
Excessive disc lateral runout Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
disc.
Parallelism between pad and disc not within
specificationsCheck per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
disc.
Rear drums out of round Check runout.
Repair or replace drum as neces-
sary.
Braking noise
Glazed shoe linings, or foreign matters stuck to
liningsRepair or replace shoe linings.
Worn or distorted shoe linings Replace shoe lining (or pad).
Loose front wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Distorted backing plates or loose mounting
boltsReplace or retighten securing bolts.
Contact wear indicator to brake disc Replace pads. Condition Possible Cause Correction