2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA brake shoe

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-3
Interval:
This interval should be
judged by
This table includes services as scheduled up to 90,000 km
(54,000 miles) mileage. Beyond 90,000 km (54,000 miles), carry
out the same services at the same intervals respectively.
This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months,Km (x 1,000)153045607590g
whichever comes first.Miles (x 1,000)91827364554
Months122436486072
CHASSIS AND BODY
6-1. Clutch (pedal and fluid level)±I±I±I
6-2.Brake discs and pads (thickness, wear, damage)IIIIII
Brake drums and shoes (wear, damage) ±I±I±I
6-3. Brake hoses and pipes (leakage, damage, clamp)±I±I±I
6-4. Brake fluid±R±R±R
6-5. Brake lever and cable (damage, stroke, operation)Inspect at first 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
only
6-6. Tires (wear, damage, rotation)IIIIII
6-7. Wheel discs (damage)IIIIII
6-8. Suspension system (tighteness, damage, rattle, breakage)±I±I±I
6-9. Propeller shafts and drive shafts±±I±±I
6-10. Manual transmission oil (leakage, level)
(I: 1st 15,000 km only)I±R±±R
6-11. Automatic transmissionFluid level±I±I±I
Fluid changeReplace every 165,000 km
(99,000 miles)
Fluid hose±±±R±±
6-12. Transfer oil (leakage, level)I±I±I±
6-13. Differential oil (leakage, level) (R: 1st 15,000 km only)R or I±I±I±
6-14. Steering system (tighteness, damage, breakage, rattle)±I±I±I
6-15. Power steering (if equipped)IIIIII
6-16. All latches, hinges and locks±I±I±I
6-17. Air conditioning filter (if equipped)±IR±IR
NOTES:
ªRº : Replace or change
ªIº : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary

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1. Clutch pedal free travel
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-15
CHASSIS AND BODY
ITEM 6-1
Clutch
Pedal inspection
Check clutch pedal for height and free travel referring to Section
7C1. Adjust or correct if necessary.
Fluid inspection
1) Check around master cylinder and reservoir for fluid leakage.
If found leaky, correct.
2) Check fluid level.
If fluid level is lower than the minimum level of reservoir, refilling
is necessary. Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid indicated on
clutch reservoir cap.
For the details, refer to On-vehicle service in Section 7C1.
CAUTION:
Since clutch system of this vehicle is factory-filled with
glycol-base brake fluid, do not use or mix different type
of fluid when refilling system; otherwise serious damage
will occur. Do not use old or used brake fluid, or one taken
from unsealed container.
ITEM 6-2
Brake Discs, Pads, Brake Drums and Shoes Inspection
[Brake discs and pads]
1) Remove wheel and caliper but don't disconnect brake hose from
caliper.
2) Check front disc brake pads and discs for excessive wear, dam-
age and deflection. Replace parts as necessary. For details, re-
fer to Section 5B.
Be sure to torque caliper pin bolts to specification.
[Brake drums and shoes]
1) Remove wheel and brake drum.
2) Check rear brake drums and brake linings for excessive wear
and damage, while wheels and drums are removed. At the same
time, check wheel cylinders for leaks. Replace these parts as
necessary.
For details, refer to Section 5C.

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3-4 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Wander or Poor
Steering Stability
Mismatched or uneven tires.

Loose ball joints and tie rod
ends.

Faulty shock absorbers / struts or
mounting.

Loose stabilizer bar.

Broken or sagging springs.

Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering
gear case)

Disturbed front end alignment.Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure.
Replace suspension control arm or
tie rod end.
Replace absorber / strut or repair
mounting.
Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushes.
Replace spring.
Check or adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Check and adjust front end alignment.
Erratic Steering when
Braking
Worn wheel bearings.

Broken or sagging springs.

Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper.

Warped discs.

Badly worn brake linings.

Drum is out of round in some brakes.

Wheel tires are inflated unequally.

Defective wheel cylinders.

Disturbed front end alignment.Replace wheel bearing.
Replace spring.
Repair or replace wheel cylinder or
caliper.
Replace brake disc.
Replace brake shoe lining.
Replace brake drum.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
Check front end alignment.
Low or Uneven Trim
Height
Right-to-left trim height
(H) difference should be
within 15 mm (0.6 in.)
with curb weight.
*Same with rear side.
Broken or sagging springs.

Overloaded.

Incorrect springs.Replace spring.
Check loading.
Replace spring.
Ride Too Soft
Faulty shock absorber or struts.Replace shock absorber or strut.
Suspension Bottoms
Overloaded.

Faulty shocks or struts.

Incorrect broken or sagging springs.Check loading.
Replace shock absorber or strut.
Replace spring.

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1. Bearing retainer
2. Parking brake shoe
lever
3. Clearance1. Wheel speed sensor
1
L
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-11
4) Remove wheel speed sensor from rear axle housing (if
equipped with ABS).
CAUTION:

Do not pull wire harness or twist more than necessary
when removing rear wheel speed sensor.

Do not cause damage to surface of rear wheel speed
sensor or pole piece and do not allow dust, etc. to enter
its installation hole.
5) Check to ensure that there is clearance between rear wheel
bearing retainer and parking brake shoe lever. If no clearance
is found, loosen cable locking nut further to obtain clearance.
6) Using special tools (B) & (C) indicated below, draw out axle
shaft.
NOTE:
Use care not to pull brake back plate along with shaft.
CAUTION:
Pull out axle shaft using care so that upper and lower
brake struts and parking cable are not caught.
Special Tool
(C): 09943-35512
(B): 09942-15510
7) Rear axle shaft that was drawn out.
Shaft length ªLº:
Left side: 711.5 mm (28.0 in.)
Right side: 757.5 mm (29.8 in.)
8) If equipped with ABS, in order to remove sensor rotor from re-
tainer ring, grind with a grinder one part of the sensor rotor as
illustrated till it becomes thin.

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1. Brake pipe flare nut
2. Brake pipe
3. Brake back plate
1. Bearing retainer
2. Parking brake shoe
lever
3. Clearance1. Nut 1. Wheel speed sensor
2. Wheel speed sensor coupler
3. Wheel speed sensor harness clamp
4. Wheel speed sensor harness
3E-16 REAR SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE HOUSING
REMOVAL
1) Drain differential gear oil.
Carry out steps 2) to 7) and 15) to 18) on both right and left
wheels.
Note that left wheel and its related parts are used in illustrations
in this section.
2) Remove rear brake drum. (Refer to steps 1) to 5) of BRAKE
DRUM REMOVAL.)
3) Disconnect brake pipe from wheel cylinder. With right side wheel
cylinder, disconnect 2 brake pipes.
4) For vehicle with ABS, disconnect wheel speed sensor coupler
and remove wheel speed sensor with its harness.
5) Remove rear wheel bearing retainer nuts from rear axle hous-
ing.
6) Check to ensure that there is clearance between rear wheel
bearing retainer and parking brake shoe lever. If no clearance
is found, loosen cable locking nut further to obtain clearance.

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3E-22 REAR SUSPENSION
23) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(h): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
24) Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake pedal with about 30
kg (66 lbs) load three to ten times so as to obtain proper drum-
to-shoe clearance.
Adjust parking brake cable (for adjustment, see SECTION 5C
of this manual.)
25) Tighten parking brake lever cover screws.
26) Lower hoist.
27) Tighten right and left lower / upper rod nuts lateral rod mount
bolt and shock absorber nuts to specified torque.
NOTE:
When tightening these nuts, be sure that vehicle is off
hoist and in non loaded condition.
Tightening Torque
(i): 90 N
.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
(j): 85 N
.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
28) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained.
29) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
30) Check each installed part for oil leakage.

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BRAKES 5-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION5- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS5- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Road Testing Brakes 5- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Fluid Leaks 5- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Substandard or Contaminated
Brake Fluid 5- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis Table 5- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT5- 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bleeding Brakes 5- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Pedal Free Height Check 5- 9. . . . . . . .
Brake Light Switch Adjustment 5- 9. . . . . . . . .
Excessive Pedal Travel Check 5- 9. . . . . . . . .
Brake Pedal Play Check 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Fluid Level Check 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake Hose and Pipe Check 5-10. . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder Check 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Disc Check 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Pad Check 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Shoe Check 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake Check and
Adjustment 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing Brake Hydraulic System 5-13. . . . . . .
Fluid Pressure Test 5-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Booster Operation Check 5-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS5-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL5-17 . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 5
BRAKES
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:

When inspecting and servicing vehicle equipped with ABS, be sure to refer to section 5E or 5E1 first.

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 as-
sure proper retention of all parts. There is to be no welding as it may result in extensive damage and
weakening of the metal.
DIAGNOSIS5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAKE PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER5A-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT BRAKE5B-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE5C-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
[FOR VEHICLE WITHOUT ABS]
[FOR VEHICLE WITH ABS]
1. Master cylinder
2-1. 4-way joint
2-2. 2-way joint
3. LSPV (Load Sensing Proportioning Valve)
4. Rear axle housing
5. ABS actuator (H.U.)
F.R.:Front side
5-2 BRAKES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
When the foot brake pedal is depressed, hydraulic pressure is developed in the master cylinder to actuate pistons
(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 brakes (right and left) and the other connects rear brakes (right and
left).
The load sensing proportioning valve (LSPV) 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 me-
chanical linkage system. The same brake shoes are used for both parking and foot brakes.