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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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2. Brake cable
3. Locking nut
1. Parking brake cable
2. Equalizer
3. Pin
4. Parking brake lever bolt
5. Parking brake lever assembly1. Parking
brake lever
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE 5C-3
DIAGNOSIS
Refer to Section 5 (BRAKES).
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Section 5 (BRAKES).
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) Block vehicle wheels and release parking brake lever.
3) Remove rear center console box.
4) Disconnect lead wire of parking brake switch at coupler.
5) Remove parking brake cable locking nut.
6) Remove parking brake lever bolts and then remove parking
brake lever assembly from equalizer.
7) Remove equalizer from parking brake cable.
NOTE:
Don't disassemble parking brake lever switch. It must be re-
moved and installed as a complete switch assembly.

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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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A-1. Color ring
A-2. Cable
A-3. Grommet
A-4. Bolt
A-5. Clamp (if equipped)A-6. Cross-member
A-7. Chassis frame
A-8. Hanger
A-9. Rear axle
A-10. G-sensor (if equipped) B-1. Parking brake switch
B-2. Parking brake lever
B-3. Parking brake lever bolt
B-4. Floor
B-5. Locking nut
B-6. Spacer
B-7. Pin
B-8. Equalizer
B-9. Adjust rod
B-10. Coupler
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE 5C-5
PARKING BRAKE CABLE
REMOVAL
1) Remove brake drum. (Refer to steps 1) to 5) of BRAKE DRUM
REMOVAL of this section.)
2) Check the color of ring or tape for reinstallation.
NOTE:
Color ring on brake cable is for the purpose of identifica-
tion.
3) Disconnect parking brake cable from brake shoe lever. (Refer to
steps 2) to 5) of BRAKE SHOE REMOVAL of this section.)
4) Disconnect brake cable from brake back plate. (Refer to step 4)
of BRAKE BACK PLATE REMOVAL.)
NOTE:
When it is necessary to remove both right and left parking
brake cables, repeat above steps 1) to 3) on right and left
wheels.
5) Remove cable from parking brake lever. (Refer to steps 1) to 5)
of PARKING BRAKE LEVER REMOVAL of this section.)

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1. Brake back plate
2. Cable cap
3. Brake cable
1. Parking brake shoe lever
2. Spring
3. Nipple end
5C-6 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
INSTALLATION
Install parts in reverse order of removal procedure, noting the fol-
lowing.
1) Install brake cable cap to brake back plate securely as shown in
figure.
NOTE:
Color ring or tape on brake cable is for the purpose of identi-
fication. Use cable with the same colored ring as before re-
moval.
2) Install brake cable spring and nipple end to parking brake shoe
lever securely as shown in figure.
3) For brake shoe installation, refer to steps 1) and 4) of BRAKE
SHOE INSTALLATION of this section.
4) For brake drum installation, refer to steps 1) and 3) of BRAKE
DRUM INSTALLATION of this section.
5) For proper routing and secure clamping of parking brake cable.
6) For installation of cable to parking brake lever, refer to PARKING
BRAKE LEVER INSTALLATION of this section.
7) Upon completion of installation, adjust cable. (Refer to PARK-
ING BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT in Section 5.) Then
check brake drum for dragging and brake system for proper per-
formance. After removing vehicle from hoist, brake test should
be performed.

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1. Pawl lever
2. Adjuster
3. Brake shoes
5C-8 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
Cracked, Scored, or Grooved Drum
A cracked, drum is unsafe for further service and must be replaced.
Do not attempt to weld a cracked drum.
Smooth up any slight scores. Heavy or extensive scoring will cause
excessive brake lining wear and it will probably be necessary to re-
surface drum braking surface.
If brake linings are slightly worn and drum is grooved, drum should
be polished with fine emery cloth but should no be turned.
NOTE:
When drum is removed, visually inspect wheel cylinder for
brake fluid leakage. Correct leaky point, if any.
Brake Shoe
Where lining is worn out beyond service limit, replace shoe.
Thickness ªaº
Standard: 6.5 mm (0.24 in.)
Service limit: 3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
If one of brake linings is to service limit, all linings must be replaced
at the same time.
CAUTION:
Never polish lining with sandpaper. If lining is polished with
sandpaper, hard particles of sandpaper will be deposited in
lining and may damage drum. When it is required to correct
lining, replace it with a new one.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
See NOTE at the beginning of the section.
1) Before installing brake drum, check outer diameter of brake
shoes. If it is not within value as specified below, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning adjuster.
Outer diameter of brake shoes
ªaº: 219.4 ± 219.7 mm (8.638 ± 8.650 in.)

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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
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.