2008 SUZUKI SWIFT Brake adjustment

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If deterioration of rubber is evident, disassemble all
hydraulic parts and wash with alcohol. Dry these parts
with compressed air before assembly to keep alcohol out
of the system. Replace all rubber parts in the system,
including hoses. Also, when working on the brake
mechanisms, check for fluid on the linings.
If excessive fluid is found, replace the pads. If master cylinder piston seals
are satisfactory, check for
leakage or excessive heat co nditions. If leakage is not
found, drain fluid, flush with brake fluid, refill and bleed
system.
The system must be flushed if there is any doubt as to
the grade of fluid in the system or if fluid has been used
which contained parts that have been subjected to
contaminated fluid.
Brakes Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B4104002
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Not enough braking force Brake oil leakage from brake lines Locate leaking point and repair.
Brake disc or brake pad stained with oil Clean or replace.
Overheated brakes Determine cause and repair.
Badly worn brake pad Replace.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Repair or replace.
Malfunctioning brake booster Check system and replace assembly.
Malfunctioning brake master cylinder Check system and replace as necessary.
Air in system Bleed system.
Malfunctioning ABS (ESP ®). Check system and replace as necessary.
Brake pull (Brakes not
working in unison) Brake pad and disc are wet with water or
stained with oil in some brakes Clean or replace.
Disc is out of round in some brakes Replace.
Tires are inflated unequally Inflate equally.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Adjust as prescribed.
Unmatched tires on same axle Tires with approximately the same amount of
tread should be used on the same axle.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses Check for soft hoses and damaged lines.
Replace with new hoses and new double-
walled steel brake tubing.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Caliper should slide.
Check for stuck or sluggish pistons and proper
lubrication of caliper slide pin.
Loose suspension parts Check all suspension mountings.
Loose calipers Check and torque bolts to specifications.
Noise (High pitched
squeak without brake
applied) Contact wear indicator to brake disc
Replace brake pads.
Worn brake pad Replace brake pads.
Excessive pedal travel
(Pedal stroke too large) Partial brake system failure
Check brake systems and repair as necessary.
Brake fluid leaking Repair the leaking point and bleed air.
Air in system (soft / spongy pedal) Bleed system.
Brake locked Malfunctioning ABS (ESP®) Check system referri ng to “ABS Check in
Section 4E” or “Electronic Stability Program
System Check in Section 4F”.
Dragging brakes (A very
light drag is present in all
brakes immediately after
pedal is released.) Master cylinder pistons not returning
correctly
Replace master cylinder.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses Check for soft hoses or damaged pipes and
replace with new hoses and/or new brake
piping.
Incorrect parking brake adjustment on
rear brakes Check and adjust to correct specifications.
Weakened or broken return springs in
rear brakes. Replace.
Sluggish parking brake cables or linkage Repair or replace.
Brake caliper piston sticking Repair as necessary.
Badly worn piston seal in caliper Replace piston seal.
Improper brake pedal free height Check brake pedal free height.

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Repair Instructions
Brake Pedal ComponentsS7RS0B4106019
CAUTION!
Never disassemble brake pedalassembly.
Disassemble will spoil its originalfunction. If
faulty condition is found, replaceit with new
one.

Brake Pedal Free Height InspectionS7RS0B4106001
1) Check brake pedal free height. If it is not within specification, check and ad just following item 2) and
6).
Brake pedal free height “a” from carpet
130 – 150 mm (5.1 – 5.9 in.) 2) Check measurement between booster mounting
surface and center of clevis pin hole. When booster
push rod clevis has been reinstalled, it is important
that the measurement is adj usted (refer to “Brake
Booster Inspection and Adjustment”).
3) Check stop light switch position . Adjust it if it is out of
specification.
4) Check pedal for dent.
5) Check brake booster for installation.
6) Check brake booster push rod for length.
Brake Pedal Play InspectionS7RS0B4106002
Pedal play should be within the following specification. If
out of specification, check stop light switch for proper
installation position and adjust if necessary.
Also check pedal shaft bolt and booster clevis pin
installation for looseness and replace if defective.
Brake pedal play
“a”
: 1 – 8 mm (0.04 – 0.31 in.)
1. Brake pedal : 13 N⋅m (1,3 kgf-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
2. Brake pedal bracket
(a) 1
2
(a)
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Excessive Pedal Travel InspectionS7RS0B4106003
1) Start engine.
2) Depress brake pedal a few times.
3) With brake pedal depressed with approximately 300 N (30 kg, 66 lbs) load, measure brake pedal to wall
(dash panel silencer) clearance “a”. If clearance “a”
is less than specification, the most possible cause is
air in lines. Should clearance “a” remain less than
specification even after bleeding of system, other
possible infrequent cause is booster push rod length
out of adjustment.
• Bleed brake system. Refer to “Air Bleeding of Brake System”.
Brake arm pedal to wall clearance “a”
When pedal depressed at 300 N (30 kg, 66 lbs):
over 75 mm (2.95 in.)
Brake Fluid Level InspectionS7RS0B4106004
1) Check master cylinder, reservoir and reservoir hose (if equipped) for crack, damage and brake fluid
leakage. If any faulty condition exists, correct or
replace.
2) Check that brake fluid level is between MAX and MIN marks on reservoir.
NOTE
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 reservoir.
When brake warning lamp lights sometimes
during driving, replenis h fluid to MAX level.
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.

Stop Light Switch AdjustmentS7RS0B4106005
Adjustment should be made as follows. Pull up brake
pedal toward you and while holding it there, adjust
switch position so that clea rance between end of thread
and brake pedal is as specified. Then lock it by turning
clockwise.
Clearance between brake pedal and stop light switch
“a”: 1.2 – 2.2 mm (0.05 – 0.08 in.)
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10) Check pedal height and play referring to “Brake Pedal Free Height Inspection” and “Brake Pedal
Play Inspection”.
11) Check each installed part for fluid leakage and perform brake test.
12) Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to “Evacuating of A/C Syst em” and “Procedure of
Charging” under “Operation Procedure for
Refrigerant Charge in Section 7B” or “Operation
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge in Section 7B”.
Brake Booster Inspection and AdjustmentS7RS0B4106018
Installation Position of Push Rod
If push rod clevis (1) has b een removed, adjust distance
between booster installation surface (without including
packing) and the center of clevis pin hole to standard
value “a” and tighten nut (a) to specified torque. Distance “a” between center of booster clevis pin
hole and booster surface
Standard:
114.5 – 115.5 mm (4.51 – 4.54 in.)
Tightening torque
Clevis lock nut (a): 15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lb-ft)
Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS7RS0B4107001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Front Brake Hose / Pipe Construction”
“Rear Brake Hose / Pipe Construction”
“Brake Pedal Components”
“Master Cylinder Components”
“Brake Booster Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
Special Tools and Equipment
Recommended Service MaterialS7RS0B4108001
NOTE
Required service material is also described in the following.
“Master Cylinder Components”

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Fastening part Tightening torque
Note
N ⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Master cylinder fixing nut 15 1.5 11.0 )
Brake pipe flare nut for M10 16 1.6 11.5 )
Brake pipe flare nut for M12 19 1.9 14.0 )
Reservoir bolt 2.5 0.25 2.0 )
Booster mounting nut 13 1.3 9.5 )
Brake pedal bracket mounting bolt 13 1.3 9.5 )
Clevis lock nut 15 1.5 11.0 )

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4) Pass parking brake cable (1) through bracket (3) of caliper.
5) Hang parking brake cable on lever (2) as follows.
NOTE
Make sure that lever (4) contacts pin (5).

6) Install brake pads and caliper referring to “Rear Disc Brake Pad Removal and Installation”.
7) Connect flexible hose (1) with new washers to caliper (2).
WARNING!
Make sure that flexible hose is not twisted
when tightening joint bolt. If it is twisted,
reconnect it using care not to twist it.

Tightening torque
Flexible hose joint bolt (a): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m,
17.0 lb-ft) 8) Install brake cable clip (1) securely to bracket (2).
9) After reassembling brake lines, bleed air from them
referring to “Air Bleeding of Brake System in Section
4A”.
10) Check to make sure that system is free from fluid
leakage.
11) Start engine and then depress brake pedal with about 300 N (30 kg, 66 lbs) load 3 times or more so
as to obtain proper disc to pad clearance.
12) Check to make sure that parking brake lever stroke is as specified. Refer to “Parking Brake Inspection
and Adjustment in Section 4D”.
13) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel bolt: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
14) Remove vehicle from hoist and perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
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Repair Instructions
Parking Brake Inspection and AdjustmentS7RS0B4406001
Inspection
Hold center of parking brake lever grip and pull it up with
200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs) force.
With parking brake lever pulled up as shown, count
ratchet notches. There should be 4 to 9 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
referring to adjustment procedure so as to obtain
specified parking brake stroke.
NOTE
Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or
wear.
If any damage or wear is found, replace
parking brake lever.

Adjustment
NOTE
Make sure for the following conditions before
cable adjustment.
• No air is trapped in brake system.
• Brake pedal travel is proper.
• Start engine and then brake pedal has been depressed at least 3 times with about
160 N (16.0 kg, 35.3 lbs) load.
• Parking brake lever (1) has been pulled up a few times with about 200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs)
load.
If parking brake cable is replaced with new
one, pull up parking brake lever a few
times with about 500 N ⋅m (50 kg, 110 lbs)
force.

1) Release parking brake lever (1).
2) Loosen parking brake lever adjust nut (2) fully.
3) Make sure that lever (3) contacts pin (4).
4) Pull up parking brake lever 1 notch.
5) Rotate rear wheel by hand and fasten parking lever adjust nut until dragging rear wheel lightly.
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1. Parking brake cable 2. Brake caliper
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6) Release parking brake lever and then make sure that there is no drag in rear wheel.
If there is, repeats go to step 2).
7) Make sure that the number of notch is between 4 and 9 when operating parking brake lever.
8) If the number of notch is not between 4 and 9, replace parking brake cable and/or inspect rear
brake caliper.
Parking brake stroke
When lever is pulled up at 200 N (20kg, 44lbs) : 4
to 9 notches
Parking Brake Cable Removal and InstallationS7RS0B4406002
Removal
NOTE
When it is necessary to remove both right
and left parking brake cables, repeat below
steps 2) and 5) on right and left wheels.

1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove wheel.
3) Disconnect parking brake cable from equalizer (parking brake lever) and clamps.
4) Disconnect parking brake cable from lever referring to “Rear Disc Brake Caliper Removal and Installation
in Section 4C”.
5) Remove parking brake cable and parking cable bracket.
Installation
Install it by reversing removal procedure, noting the
following points.
• Install clamps properly referring to “Parking Brake Cable Construction”.
• Tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque referring to “Parking Brake Cable Construction”.
Tightening torque
Parking brake lever bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0
lb-ft)
Parking cable clamp bolt: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0
lb-ft)
Parking cable bracket bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft)
• Adjust parking brake cable. Refer to “Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment”.
• Check brake disc for dragging and brake system for proper performance. Brake test should be performed.
Parking Brake Lever Removal and InstallationS7RS0B4406003
Removal
1) Remove console box.
2) Block vehicle wheels and release parking brake lever.
3) Disconnect lead wire of parking brake switch at coupler.
4) Loosen parking brake cable adjusting nut (1).
5) Remove parking brake lever bolts (1) and then remove parking brake lever assembly (2) with
equalizer (3).
NOTE
Don’t disassemble parking brake lever
switch. It must be removed and installed as a
complete switch assembly.

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Installation1) Install in reverse order of removal procedure. Check equalizer inclined angle.
Tightening torque
Parking brake lever bolt (a): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft) 2) After all parts are installed, parking brake lever
needs to be adjusted. Refer to “Parking Brake
Inspection and Adjustment”.
3) Check brake drum or disc for dragging and brake system for proper performance. After removing
vehicle from hoist, brake test should be performed.
Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS7RS0B4407001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Parking Brake Cable Construction”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
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Fastening part Tightening torque
Note
N ⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Parking brake lever bolt 25 2.5 18.0 ) / )
Parking cable clamp bolt 11 1.1 8.0 )
Parking cable bracket bolt 25 2.5 18.0 )