2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Service Workshop Manual

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BRAKES 5-5
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Excessive pedal
travel (Pedal
stroke too large)
Partial brake system failure.

Insufficient fluid in master cylinder
reservoirs.

Air in system. (pedal soft / spongy)

Rear brake system not adjusted.
(malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)

Bent brake shoes.

Worn rear brake shoes.Check brake systems and repair as
necessary.
Fill reservoirs with approved brake
fluid.
Check for leaks and air in brake
systems.
Check warning light. Bleed system if
required.
Bleed system.
Repair auto adjusting mechanism.
Adjust rear brakes.
Replace brake shoes.
Replace brake shoes.
Dragging brakes
(A very light drag
is present in all
disc brakes
immediately
after pedal is
released)
Master cylinder pistons not returning
correctly.

Restricted brake pipes or hoses.

Incorrect parking brake adjustment on rear
brakes.

Weakened or broken return springs in the
brake.

Sluggish parking-brake cables or linkage.

Wheel cylinder or caliper piston sticking.

Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped with ABS.Replace master cylinder.
Check for soft hoses or damaged
pipes and replace with new hoses
and / or new brake pipes.
Check and adjust to correct specifi-
cations.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Repair as necessary.
Check system and replace as
necessary.
Pedal pulsation
(Pedal pulsates
when depressed
for braking)
Damaged or loose wheel bearings.

Distorted steering knuckle or rear axle
shafts.

Excessive disc lateral runout.

Parallelism not within specifications.

Rear drums out of round.Replace wheel hub component.
Replace knuckle or rear axle shaft.
Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
the disc.
Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
the disc.
Check runout.
Repair or replace drum as
necessary.
Braking noise
Glazed shoe linings, or foreign matters
stuck to linings.

Worn or distorted shoe linings.

Loose front wheel bearings.

Distorted backing plates or loose mounting
bolts.Repair or replace shoe lining.
Replace shoe lining (or pad).
Replace wheel hub component.
Replace or retighten securing bolts.

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5-6 BRAKES
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Brake warning light
turns on after
engine start
Parking brake applied.

Insufficient amount of brake fluid.

Brake fluid leaking from brake line.

Brake warning light circuit faulty.

Malfunctioning EBD system, if equipped
with ABS.Release parking brake and check
that brake warning light turns off.
Add brake fluid.
Investigate leaky point, correct it and
add brake fluid.
Repair circuit.
Check system referring to
ªDIAGNOSISº of ABS section.
Brake warning light
turns on when
brake is applied
Brake fluid leaking from brake line.

Insufficient amount of brake fluid.Investigate leaky point, correct it and
add brake fluid.
Add brake fluid.
Brake warning light
fails to turn on
even when parking
brake is applied
Bulb burnt out.

Brake warning light circuit open.Replace bulb.
Repair circuit.
ABS warning light
does not turn on
for 2 sec. after
ignition switch has
turned ON
Bulb burnt out.

ABS warning light circuit open, if equipped
with ABS. (including check relay)Replace bulb.
Check system referring to
ªDIAGNOSISº of ABS section.
ABS warning light
remains on after
ignition switch has
turned on for 2 sec.
Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped with ABS.Check system referring to
ªDIAGNOSISº of ABS section.

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1. 4-way joint / 2-way joint
2. Master cylinder
3. LSPV
4. Right brake caliper
5. Left brake caliper
6. Right wheel cylinder
7. Left wheel cylinder
8. ABS actuator

: Air bleeding point [A]: Without ABS
[B]: With ABS
1. Plug cap2. Vinyl tube (See-through tube)
3. Container
[A]
[B]
BRAKES 5-7
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
BLEEDING BRAKES
CAUTION:
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should
accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe
fluid from paint and clean painted surface.
NOTE:
For vehicle equipped with ABS, make sure that ignition switch
turns off.
Be sure to bleed air of brake system according to following proce-
dure when its oil hydraulic circuit has been disconnected.
Hydraulic lines of brake system consists of two separate lines, one
for front wheel brakes and the other for rear wheel brakes.
Air bleeding is necessary at right and left front wheel brakes, left
rear wheel brake and LSPV (if equipped without ABS), i.e. 4 places
(3 places for vehicle with ABS) in all.
1) Fill master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and keep at least
one-half full of fluid during bleeding operation.
2) Remove bleeder plug cap.
Attach a vinyl tube to bleeder plug of wheel cylinder, and insert
the other end into container.
3) Depress brake pedal several times, and then while holding it de-
pressed, loosen bleeder plug about one-third to one half turn.

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4) When fluid pressure in the cylinder is almost depleted, retigh-
ten bleeder plug.
5) Repeat this operation until there are no more air bubbles in hy-
draulic line.
6) When bubbles stop, depress and hold brake pedal and tighten
bleeder plug.
For tightening torque specification of air bleeder plug, re-
fer to ªTIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONº in this
section.
7) Then attach bleeder plug cap.
8) After completing bleeding operation, apply fluid pressure to
pipe line and check for leakage.
9) Replenish fluid into reservoir up to specified level.
10) Check brake pedal for ªsponginessº. If found spongy, repeat
entire procedure of bleeding.

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1. Stop light switch
BRAKES 5-9
BRAKE PEDAL FREE HEIGHT CHECK
Remove foot rest and displace carpet and dash silencer(s) so as to
measure brake pedal free height between pedal face and asphalt
sheet installed on dash panel.
Brake pedal free height ªaº from asphalt sheet:
208 ± 218 mm (8.19 ± 8.58 in.)
If the measurement is not within the specification, check the posi-
tion of booster push rod clevis and / or stop light switch according
to the instruction shown in this section.
The free height varies depending on installation position of booster
push rod clevis and stop light switch.
BRAKE 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
return cushion (shown as ªbº in figure).
Then tighten lock nut to specified torque.
Clearance ªbº: 1.5 ± 2.0 mm (0.06 ± 0.08 in.)
Tightening Torque
(b): 7.5 N
.m (0.75 kg-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL CHECK
1) Remove foot rest and displace carpet and dash silencer(s).
2) Start engine.
3) Depress brake pedal a few times.
4) With brake pedal depressed with approximately 30 kg (66 lbs)
load, measure pedal to asphalt sheet clearance ªcº.
Clearance ªcº: over 115 mm (4.53 in.)
5) If clearance ªcº is less than specification, the most possible
cause is either rear brake shoes are worn out beyond limit or air
is in lines.
Should clearance ªcº remain less than specification even after
replacement of brake shoes and bleeding of system, other pos-
sible but infrequent cause is malfunction of rear brake shoe ad-
justers or booster push rod length out of adjustment.

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5-10 BRAKES
BRAKE PEDAL PLAY CHECK
Pedal play should be within specification. If out of specification,
check brake 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.
Pedal play ªdº: 1 ± 8 mm (0.04 ± 0.32 in.)
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Be sure to use particular brake fluid either as indicated on reservoir
cap of that vehicle or recommended in owner's manual which
comes along with that vehicle.
Use of any other fluid is strictly prohibited.
Fluid level should be between MIN and MAX lines marked on reser-
voir.
When warning light lights sometimes during driving, replenish fluid
to MAX line.
When fluid decreases quickly, inspect brake system for leakage.
Correct leaky points and then refill to specified level.
CAUTION:
Do not use shock absorber fluid or any other fluid which
contains mineral oil. Do not use a container which has been
used for mineral oil or a container which is wet from water.
Mineral oil will cause swelling and distortion of rubber parts
in hydraulic brake system and water mixed into brake fluid
will lower fluid boiling point. Keep all fluid containers
capped to prevent contamination.
BRAKE HOSE AND PIPE CHECK
The brake hose assembly should be checked for road hazard dam-
age, for cracks and chafing of the outer cover, for leaks and blisters.
A light and mirror may be needed for an adequate inspection. If any
of the above conditions are observed on the brake hose, it is neces-
sary to replace it.
Inspect the pipe for damage, cracks, dents and corrosion. If any de-
fect is found, replace it.
MASTER CYLINDER CHECK
Check for a cracked master cylinder casting or brake fluid around
the master cylinder. Leaks are indicated only if there is at least a
drop of fluid. A damp condition is not abnormal.

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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. Parking brake lever
2. Brake cable
3. Self locking nut
5-12 BRAKES
PARKING BRAKE CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
CHECK
Hold center of parking brake lever grip and pull it up with 20 kg
(40 lbs) force.
With parking brake lever pulled up as shown, count ratchet
notches.
There should be 5 to 7 notches.
Also, check if both right and left rear wheels are locked firmly.
To count number of notches easily, listen to click sounds that ratchet
makes while pulling parking brake lever without pressing its button.
One click sound corresponds to one notch.
If number of notches is out of specification, adjust cable by referring
to adjustment procedure described on the following as to obtain
specified parking brake stroke.
NOTE:
Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If any dam-
age or wear is found, replace parking brake lever.
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Make sure for following conditions before cable adjustment.

No air is trapped in brake system.

Brake pedal travel is proper.

Brake pedal has been depressed a few times with about
30 kg (66 lbs) load.

Parking brake lever has been pulled up a few times with
about 20 kg (44 lbs) force.

Rear brake shoes are not worn beyond limit, and self adjust-
ing mechanism operates properly.

To slacken parking brake cable, loosen self locking nut as far
as end of bolt. Then depress brake pedal a few times with
about 30 kg (66 lbs) load.
After confirming that above 6 conditions are all satisfied, adjust
parking brake lever stroke by loosening or tightening locking nut.
NOTE:
Check brake drum for dragging after adjustment.
Parking brake stroke: 5 to 7 notches
(When lever is pulled up at 20 kg (44 lbs).)