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1. Pad rim
2. Lining
3. Disc
1. Rubber plug
2. Brake shoe
3. Brake shoe rim
BRAKES 5-11
BRAKE DISC CHECK
Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD of Section 5B for inspection
point and procedure.
BRAKE PAD CHECK
Inspect pad linings periodically according to maintenance schedule
whenever wheels are removed (for tire rotation or other reason).
Take a look through hole of caliper and check lining thickness of in-
side pad.
Thickness ªeº
Standard: 10.0 mm (0.39 in.)
Service Limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
If one of brake pad is worn to service limit, all linings must be re-
placed at the same time.
BRAKE SHOE CHECK
Inspection should be carried out on following points after brake ped-
al travel ªcº (pedal to asphalt sheet clearance) check as described
on previous page of this section, even when it is more than 115 mm
(4.53 in.).
Amount of brake shoe wear can be checked as follows.
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove rubber plug from brake back plate.
3) Through hole of back plate, visually check for thickness of brake
shoe lining. If lining thickness ªfº is found less than below speci-
fied wear limit, replace with new brake shoes.
Thickness ªfº
Service Limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
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1. Air bleeder plug
2. Weight
3. Attachment2
ªLº
BRAKES 5-13
FLUSHING BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
It is recommended that entire hydraulic system be thoroughly
flushed with clean brake fluid whenever new parts are installed in
hydraulic system.
Periodical change of brake fluid is also recommended.
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 handle.
1) Stop vehicle on level floor and place approximately about
200 kg (441 lbs) weight on rear housing so that rear axle weight
800 kg (1764 lb).
Rear axle weight ªLº: 800 kg (1764 lb)
2) Install special tool to front and rear brake.
NOTE:
Special tool should be connected to breather of front (driv-
er's side brake) and rear brakes.
Special Tool
Front brake
(A): 09956-02310
(B): 09952-46510 (Attachment for vehicle with SUMITOMO
ELECTRIC brake caliper)
(C): 55473-82030 (Air bleeder plug supplied as a spare part)
Rear brake
(A): 09956-02310
(B): 09952-36310 (Attachment for thread diameter 7 mm of
bleeder plug) or
09952-46510 (Attachment for thread diameter 8 mm of
bleeder plug)
(C): 55473-82030 (Air bleeder plug supplied as a spare part)
NOTE:
Special tool (B) is used instead of thread diameter 10 mm
attachment of special tool (A).
So remove the attachment from (A) and install (B) as
shown in figure.
For vehicle with TOKICO brake caliper, use the attach-
ment included in special tool (A).
For identification of brake caliper type, refer to GENERAL
DESCRIPTION in SECTION 5B.
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BRAKES 5-17
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningpartsTightening torqueFastening artsN.mkg-mlb-ft
Brake pipe 2-way (or 4-way) joint bolt232.317.0
Brake pipe flare nut161.611.5
Front caliperM88.00.86.0
Brake bleederplug
Front cali erM108.50.856.5Brake bleeder lugWheel cylinder7.50.755.5
LSPV7.50.755.5
LSPV mounting bolt
LSPV stay bolt232.317.0
LSPV spring nut
Wheel nut10010.072.5
Stop light switch lock nut7.50.755.5
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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BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER 5A-5
[A]: Vehicle with ABS for right hand steering vehicle
[B]: Vehicle with ABS for left hand steering vehicle
1. E-ring
2. Flexible hose
3. Hose washer
4. Hose bolt
5. Brake caliper
6. 2 way joint
NOTE:
Insert E-ring till its end surface is flush
with or lower than bracket end surface.
Tightening Torque
(a): 16 N
.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
(c): 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
(b): 21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
A: View A
B: View B
C: View Ca: Clamp a
b: Clamp b
c: Clamp c
d: Clamp d
C
t: Top side
f: Front side
[A]
[B]
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5A-6 BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER
NOTE:
Insert E-ring till its end surface is flush
with or lower than bracket end surface.
Tightening Torque
(a): 10 N
.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
[C]: Vehicle without ABS for right hand steering vehicle
[D]: Vehicle without ABS for left hand steering vehicle
1. E-ring
2. Flexible hose
3. Hose washer
4. Hose bolt
5. Brake caliper
6. 4way joint
[C]
[D]
D: View D a: Clamp a
b: Clamp b
c: Clamp c
d: Clamp dt: Top side
f: Front side
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BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER 5A-19
09922-85811
Connector pin remover09950-96010
Booster piston rod gauge09952-16010
Booster piston rod adjuster
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningpartsTightening torqueFastening artsN.mkg-mlb-ft
Brake flexible hose bolt (Brake caliper / 2 (4) way joint)232.317.0
Master cylinder attaching nut131.39.5
Booster nut131.39.5
Clevis nut252.518
2-way (or 4-way) joint mounting bolt101.07.5
Brake pipe flare nut161.611.5
Front caliperM88.00.86.0
Brake bleederplug
Front cali erM108.50.856.5Brake bleeder lugWheel cylinder7.50.755.5
LSPV8.00.86.0
LSPV mounting bolt
LSPV stay bolt232.317.0
LSPV spring nut
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.
SPECIAL TOOLS
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5B
FRONT BRAKE 5B-1
SECTION 5B
FRONT BRAKE
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 DESCRIPTION5B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS5B- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT5B- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE5B- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Disc Brake Pad5B- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Disc Brake Caliper5B- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Brake Disc5B-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS5B-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL5B-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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[B]: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC produced1. Caliper pin bolt
2. Boot
3. Disc brake caliper
(Disc brake cylinder)
4. Piston seal
5. Disc brake piston
6. Cylinder boot
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[B]: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC produced1. Caliper pin bolt
2. Boot
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4. Piston seal
5. Disc brake piston
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[A]: TOKICO produced
[B]: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC produced1. Caliper pin bolt
2. Boot
3. Disc brake caliper
(Disc brake cylinder)
4. Piston seal
5. Disc brake piston
6. Cylinder boot
7. Disc brake inner pad
8. Disc brake outer pad
9. Brake caliper carrier
10. Pad spring
11. Bleeder plug
12. Bleeder plug cap
13. Caliper pin
14. Anti noise shim
15. Inner shim
Tightening torque
(a): 8.5 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)
(b): 8.0 N.m (0.80 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft) [A]
[B]
5B-2 FRONT BRAKE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
This caliper is mounted to the brake caliper carrier with two caliper pin bolts. Hydraulic force, created by applying
force to the brake pedal, is converted by the caliper to friction. The hydraulic force acts equally against the piston
and the bottom of the caliper bore to move the piston outward and to move (slide) the caliper inward, resulting in
a clamping action on the disc. This clamping action forces the pads (linings against the disc, creating friction to
stop the vehicle.
NOTE:
Lubricate parts as specified. Do not use lubricated shop air on brake parts as damage to rubber compo-
nents may result. If any component is removed or line disconnected, bleed the brake system.
Replace pads in axle sets only. The torque values specified are for dry, unlubricated fasteners.
For identification of the brake caliper type, see maker name or mark on brake caliper as shown.