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1. 8 mm bolt
5B-10 FRONT BRAKE
FRONT BRAKE DISC
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove caliper assembly by loosening carrier bolts (2 pcs.).
CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible
hose and not to depress brake pedal.
3) Remove disc by using 8 mm bolts (2 pcs.).
INSPECTION
Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD INSPECTION.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
See NOTE at the beginning of this section.
1) Install disc to wheel hub.
2) Install caliper assembly to steering knuckle.
3) Torque caliper carrier bolts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(a): 85 N
.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
4) Torque front wheel nuts to specifications.
Tightening Torque
(b): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
5) Upon completion of installation, perform brake test.
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FRONT BRAKE 5B-11
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningpartsTightening torqueFastening artsN.mkg-mlb-ft
Brake caliper bleeder plug
(For SUMITOMO ELECTRIC brake caliper)8.00.806.0
Brake caliper bleeder plug
(For TOKICO brake caliper)8.50.856.5
Caliper pin bolt (For TOKICO brake caliper)272.720.0
Caliper pin bolt (M10)
(For SUMITOMO ELECTRIC brake caliper)505.036.5
Caliper pin bolt (M12)
(For SUMITOMO ELECTRIC brake caliper)858.561.5
Flexible hose bolt232.317.0
Brake carrier bolt858.561.5
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.
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5C
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE 5C-1
SECTION 5C
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
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:
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 DESCRIPTION5C- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drum Brake Assembly5C- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS5C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT5C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE5C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake Lever5C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake Cable5C- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Drum5C- 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Shoe5C- 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Cylinder5C-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Back Plate5C-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS5C-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS5C-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS5C-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Brake back plate
2. Brake shoe
3. Shoe return upper spring
4. Adjuster
5. Shoe return lower spring
6. Adjuster lever
7. Adjuster spring
8. Shoe hold down spring
9. Shoe hold down pin
10. Wheel cylinder
11. Link
12. Brake strut
(a)
Tightening torque
(a): 7.5 N.m (0.75 kg-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
5C-2 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLY
The drum brake assembly has a self shoe clearance adjusting system so that drum-to-shoe clearance is main-
tained appropriate at all times. Rear brake is a drum type. It uses leading trailing operation when brake pedal is
depressed and when parking brake is applied on level road.
It also uses duo servo operation when parking brake is applied on gradient road and load is applied in longitudinal
direction of vehicle.
NOTE:
Replace all components included in repair kits to service this drum brake. Lubricate parts as specified.
WARNING:
If any hydraulic component is removed or brake line disconnected, bleed the brake system. The torque
values specified are for dry, unlubricated fasteners.
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1. Parking brake cable
2. Equalizer
3. Pin
4. Parking brake lever bolt
5. Parking brake lever assembly
5C-4 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of REMOVAL procedure.
Check equalizer inclined angle.
Angle ªaº: within 15 degrees
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
2) After all parts are installed, parking brake lever needs to be ad-
justed. Refer to PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND AD-
JUSTMENT in Section 5.
3) Check brake drum for dragging and brake system for proper per-
formance.
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6. Shoe hold down
springs
7. Strut spring
8. Lower shoe return
spring 1. Upper shoe return spring
2. Adjuster
3. Pawl lever
4. Adjuster spring
5. Shoe hold down pins
1. Brake back plate
2. Cable cap
3. Brake cable
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE 5C-9
2) Install brake drum after making sure that inside of brake drum
and brake shoes are free from dirt and oil.
3) 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, refer to PARKING
BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT in Section 5.)
4) Tighten rear center console box screws.
5) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(b): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
6) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and prop-
er braking is obtained. Then remove vehicle from hoist and per-
form brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
BRAKE SHOE
REMOVAL
1) Perform steps 1) to 5) of BRAKE DRUM REMOVAL.
WARNING:
Use special care when installing brake shoe return
spring. Failure in its proper installation may allow it to
springback and cause personal injury.
2) Remove shoe hold down springs by turning shoe hold down
pins.
3) Remove upper return spring, struts, adjuster, adjuster lever and
springs.
4) Remove brake shoes and lower shoe return spring.
5) Remove brake shoes and disconnect parking brake cable from
parking brake shoe lever.
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1. Wheel cylinder
1. Brake back plate
2. Brake pipe flare nut
3. Brake pipe
4. Wheel cylinder bolts1. Bleeder plug cap
5C-12 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
WHEEL CYLINDER
REMOVAL
1) Perform steps 1) to 5) of BRAKE DRUM REMOVAL.
2) Perform steps 2) to 4) of BRAKE SHOE REMOVAL.
3) Loosen brake pipe flare nut (or nuts) but only within the extent
that fluid does not leak.
4) Remove wheel cylinder mounting bolts. Disconnect brake pipe
(or pipes) from wheel cylinder and put wheel cylinder bleeder
plug cap onto pipe to prevent fluid from spilling.
INSPECTION
Inspect wheel cylinder disassembled parts for wear, cracks, corro-
sion or damage.
NOTE:
Clean wheel cylinder components with brake fluid.
INSTALLATION (For non sealed type)
1) Take off bleeder plug cap from brake pipe and connect pipe (or
pipes) to wheel cylinder just enough to prevent fluid from leak-
ing.
2) Tighten wheel cylinder to brake back plate to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 8.5 N
.m (0.85 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)
3) Torque flare nut (or nuts) of brake pipe which was connected in
step 1) to specification.
Tightening Torque
(b): 16 N
.m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
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1. Wheel cylinder
2. Gasket
1. Brake back plate
2. Brake pipe flare nut
3. Brake pipe
4. Wheel cylinder bolts
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE 5C-13
4) Install bleeder plug cap taken off from pipe back to bleeder plug.
5) For procedure hereafter, refer to steps 1) to 5) of BRAKE SHOE
INSTALLATION.
NOTE:
Be sure to bleed brake system. (for bleeding operation, re-
fer to BLEEDING BRAKES in Section 5.)
INSTALLATION (For gasket sealed type)
1) Install gasket to joint seam of wheel cylinder and brake back
plate. Then take off bleeder plug cap from brake pipe and con-
nect pipe (or pipes) to wheel cylinder just enough to prevent fluid
from leaking.
NOTE:
Be sure to check gasket for deterioration or any damage be-
fore installation and replace if found defective.
2) Tighten wheel cylinder to brake back plate to specified torque.
3) Torque flare nut (or nuts) of brake pipe which was connected in
step 1) to specification.
Tightening Torque
(a): 11 N
.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
(b): 16 N
.m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
4) Install bleeder plug cap taken off from pipe back to bleeder plug.
5) For procedure hereafter, refer to BRAKE SHOE INSTALLA-
TION.
NOTE:
Be sure to bleed brake system. Refer to ªCHECK AND AD-
JUSTMENTº in BRAKES section.