2000 SUZUKI SWIFT height adjustment

0B-14 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
2) Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If any
damage or wear is found, replace parking lever.
3) Check parking brake lever for proper operation and stroke,
and adjust it if necessary.
For checking and adjusting procedures, refer to “PARKING
BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT” in Section 5.
Parking brake lever stroke
“a” :4 - 9 notches (with 20 kg (44 lbs) of pull pressure)
CHASSIS AND BODY
CLUTCH
INSPECTION
Check clutch pedal for height and free travel (1) referring to
“CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT CHECK” and “CLUTCH PEDAL
FREE TRAVEL CHECK” in Section 7C. Adjust or correct if neces-
sary.
TIRES / WHEELS
TIRES INSPECTION
1) Check tires for uneven or excessive wear, or damage.
If defective, replace.
Refer to “TIRE DIAGNOSIS” in Section 3 for details.
2) Check inflating pressure of each tire and adjust pressure to
specification as necessary.
3) Rotate tires.
For details, refer to “TIRE ROTATION” in Section 3F.
1. Wear indicator
NOTE:
 Tire inflation pressure should be checked when tires
are cool.
 Specified tire inflation pressure should be found on
tire placard or in owner’s manual which came with the
vehicle.

3-4 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
Wander or Poor
Steering StabilityMismatched or uneven tires Replace or inflate tires to proper
pressure.
Loosen ball joints and tie rod ends Replace suspension arm or tie rod
end.
Faulty struts or mountings Replace strut or repair mounting.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bush.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end align-
ment.
Erratic Steering When
BrakingWorn wheel bearings Replace.
Broken or sagging springs Replace coil spring.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end align-
ment.
Brakes not working in unison Check and adjustment brake sys-
tem.
Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper Repair or replace wheel cylinder or
caliper.
Warped discs Replace brake disc.
Badly worn brake linings Replace brake shoe lining.
Drum is out of round in some brakes Replace brake drum.
Defective wheel cylinders Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
Low or Uneven Trim
Height
NOTE:
See NOTE *1.Broken or sagging springs Replace.
Over loaded Check loading.
Incorrect springs Replace.
Ride Too Soft
Faulty struts (shock absorber) Replace strut.
Suspension Bottoms
Overloaded Check loading.
Faulty struts (shock absorber) Replace strut.
Incorrect, broken or sagging springs Replace.
Body Leans or Sways
in CornersLoose stabilizer bar Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or nuts,
or replace bushes.
Faulty struts (shock absorbers) or mountings Replace strut or tighten mounting.
Broken or sagging springs Replace.
Overloaded Check loading.
Cupped Tires
Front struts defective Replace.
Worn wheel bearings Replace.
Excessive tire or wheel run-out Replace tire or wheel disc.
Worn ball joints Replace front suspension arm.
Tire out of balance Adjust tire balance. Condition Possible Cause Correction

FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3A-3
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
For the details, refer to Section 3.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS PRIOR TO ADJUSTING FRONT ALIGNMENT
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment. An additional item to be
checked is the possibility of tire lead due to worn or improperly manufactured tires. “Lead” is the deviation of the
vehicle from a straight path on a level road without hand pressure on the steering wheel. Procedure for deter-
mining the presence of a tire lead problem contains in SECTION 3. Before making any adjustment affecting toe
setting, the following checks and inspections should be made to ensure correctness of alignment readings and
alignment adjustments:
1) Check all tires for proper inflation pressures and approximately the same tread wear.
2) Check for loose of ball joints. Check tie rod ends; if excessive looseness is noted, it must be corrected
before adjusting.
3) Check for run-out of wheels and tires.
4) Check vehicle trim heights; if out of limits and a correction is to be made, it must be made before adjusting
toe.
5) Check for loose of suspension arms.
6) Check for loose or missing stabilizer bar attachments.
7) Consideration must be given to excess loads, such as tool boxes. If this excess load is normally carried in
vehicle, it should remain in vehicle during alignment checks.
8) Consider condition of equipment being used to check alignment and follow manufacturer's instructions.
9) Regardless of equipment used to check alignment, vehicle must be on a level surface both fore and aft and
transversely.
TOE ADJUSTMENT
1) Loosen right and left tie rod end lock nuts (1) first.
2) Rotate right and left tie rods (2) by the same amount to align
toe-in to specification. In this adjustment, right and left tie
rods (2) should become equal in length “A”.
3) After adjustment, tighten lock nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nuts (a) : 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft) NOTE:
Before rotating tie rods (2), apply grease between tie
rods and rack boots so that boots won't be twisted.
NOTE:
Make sure that rack boots are not twisted.

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.

5-8 BRAKES
BRAKE PEDAL FREE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1) Check brake pedal free height.
If it is not within specification, check and adjust following
item 1) and 2).
Brake pedal free height “a” from dash silencer
LH steering vehicle : 205 – 225 mm (8.08 – 8.85 in.)
RH steering vehicle : 217 – 237 mm (8.55 – 9.33 in.)
2) Check measurement between booster mounting surface and
center of clevis pin hole. When booster push rod clevis has
been reinstalled, it is important that the measurement is
adjusted (refer to BRAKE BOOSTER INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT).
3) Check stop light switch position. Adjust it if it is out of specifi-
cation.
BRAKE PEDAL PLAY INSPECTION
Pedal play should be within specification below. If out of specifi-
cation, check stop light switch for proper installation position and
adjust if necessary.
Also check pedal shaft bolt and master cylinder pin installation for
looseness and replace if defective.
Brake pedal play
“a” : 1 - 8 mm (0.04 - 0.31 in.)
STOP 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 is as specified. Then adjust stop light switch assem-
bly position and lock it by turning clockwise.
Clearance between brake pedal and stop light switch
“a” : 0.5 - 1.5 mm (0.02 -0.06 in.)
“a”
“a”