2008 SUZUKI SWIFT Caliper

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Section 4
CONTENTS
Brakes
Precautions ................................................. 4-1
Precautions............................................................. 4-1
Precautions for Brakes .......................................... 4-1
Brake Control System and Diagnosis ... 4A-1
Precautions........................................................... 4A-1Precautions on Brake .......................................... 4A-1
General Description ............................................. 4A-1 Brakes Construction ............................................ 4A-1
Brake Pedal Foot Protection System Construction ...................................................... 4A-2
Front Brake Hose / Pipe Co nstruction................. 4A-3
Rear Brake Hose / Pipe Construction ................. 4A-4
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 4A-4 Brakes Diagnosis Note ....................................... 4A-4
Brakes Symptom Diagnosis ................................ 4A-5
Repair Instructions .............................................. 4A-7 Brake Pedal Components ................................... 4A-7
Brake Pedal Free Height Inspection ................... 4A-7
Brake Pedal Play Inspection ............................... 4A-7
Excessive Pedal Travel Inspection ..................... 4A-8
Brake Fluid Level Inspection ............................... 4A-8
Stop Light Switch Adjustment ............................. 4A-8
Air Bleeding of Brake System ............................. 4A-9
Front Brake Hose / Pipe Removal and Installation ....................................................... 4A-10
Rear Brake Hose / Pipe Removal and Installation ....................................................... 4A-10
Brake Hose and Pipe Inspection ....................... 4A-11
Master Cylinder Components............................ 4A-11
Master Cylinder Assembly Removal and Installation ....................................................... 4A-12
Master Cylinder Rese rvoir Removal and
Installation ....................................................... 4A-13
Master Cylinder Assemb ly Disassembly and
Assembly ........................................................ 4A-14
Master Cylinder Assembly Inspection ............... 4A-15
Brake Booster Components .............................. 4A-15
Booster Operation Inspection ........................... 4A-16
Brake Booster Removal and Installation ........... 4A-17
Brake Booster Inspection and Adjustment ........ 4A-18
Specifications ..................................................... 4A-18
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 4A-18
Special Tools and Equipmen t ........................... 4A-18 Recommended Service Material ....................... 4A-18
Front Brakes .......
..................................... 4B-1
Repair Instructions ........... ...................................4B-1
Front Disc Brake Components ............................ 4B-1
Front Disc Brake Pad On-Vehicle Inspection ...... 4B-2
Front Disc Brake Pad Removal and Installation ......................................................... 4B-2
Front Disc Brake Pad Inspection......................... 4B-3
Front Disc Brake Ca liper Removal and
Installation ......................................................... 4B-3
Front Disc Brake Caliper Disassembly and Assembly........................................................... 4B-4
Front Disc Brake Caliper In spection.................... 4B-6
Front Brake Disc Removal and Installation ......... 4B-6
Front Brake Disc Inspection ................................ 4B-7
Specifications .................... ...................................4B-8
Tightening Torque Specifications ........................ 4B-8
Special Tools and Equipmen t .............................4B-8
Recommended Service Material ......................... 4B-8
Special Tool ........................................................ 4B-8
Rear Brakes................... ........................... 4C-1
Repair Instructions ........... ...................................4C-1
Rear Disc Brake Components.............................4C-1
Rear Disc Brake Pad Removal and Installation .........................................................4C-2
Rear Disc Brake Caliper Removal and Installation .........................................................4C-3
Rear Disc Brake Pad Inspection .........................4C-6
Rear Disc Brake Caliper Disassembly and Assembly...........................................................4C-6
Rear Disc Brake Caliper Inspection ....................4C-8
Rear Flexible Hose Remova l and Installation .....4C-8
Rear Brake Disc Removal and Installation..........4C-9
Rear Brake Disc Inspection.................................4C-9
Specifications .................... .................................4C-10
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................4C-10
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................4C-11
Recommended Service Material .......................4C-11
Special Tool ......................................................4C-11
Parking Brake ................. ......................... 4D-1
General Description .............................................4D-1
Parking Brake Cable Construction ......................4D-1

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Rear Brake Hose / Pipe ConstructionS7RS0B4101003
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Brakes Diagnosis NoteS7RS0B4104001
Road Testing Brakes
Brakes should be tested on dry, clean, smooth and
reasonably level roadway which is not crowned. Road
test brakes by making brake applications with both light
and heavy pedal forces at vari ous speeds to determine if
the vehicle stops evenly and effectively. Also drive
vehicle to see if it leads to one side or the other without
brake application. If it does, check the tire pressure, front
wheel alignment and front suspension attachments for
looseness. See diagnosis table for other causes. Brake Fluid Leaks
Check the master cylinder fl
uid levels. While a slight
drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining
wear, an abnormally low leve l indicates a leak in the
system. In such a case, chec k the entire brake system
for leakage. If even a slight ev idence of leakage is noted,
the cause should be corrected or defective parts should
be replaced.
Substandard or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Improper brake fluid, mineral oil or water in the fluid may
cause the brake fluid to boil or the rubber components in
the hydraulic system to deteriorate.
[A]: ABS model 6. Master cylinder13. ESP® hydraulic unit
[B]: ESP ® model 7. From hydraulic unit to 4-way joint right : 11 N⋅m (11.0 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
1. From master cylinder primary to hydraulic unit 8. From hydraulic unit to 4-way joint left: 15 N⋅m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lb-ft)
2. From master cylinder secondary to hydraulic unit 9. 4-way joint: 16 N⋅m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
3. From hydraulic unit to right front brake 10.4-way joint to left rear brake hose : 19 N⋅m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 lb-ft)
4. From hydraulic unit to left front brake 11. 4-way joint to right rear brake hose
5. ABS hydraulic unit 12. Master cylinder fixing nut
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A: View A4. Right rear brake hose8. Flexible hose joint bolt
1. To left rear brake hose 5. Left rear brake hose to left brake9. Caliper
2. To right rear brake hose 6. Right rear brake hose to right brake: 16 N⋅m (1.6 kgf-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
3. Left rear brake hose 7. Brake flexible hose: 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

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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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Pedal pulsation (Pedal
pulsates when depressed
for braking)Damaged or loose wheel bearings
Replace wheel bearings.
Distorted steering knuckle or rear wheel
spindle Replace knuckle or rear wheel spindle.
Excessive disc lateral runout Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine disc.
Parallelism between brake pad and disc
not within specifications Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine disc.
Brake caliper piston sticking Repair as necessary.
Braking noise Worn or distorted brake pad Replace pads.
Loose front wheel bearings Replace wheel bearings.
Distorted backing plates or loose
mounting bolts Replace or retighten securing bolts.
Contact wear indicator to brake disc Replace brake pad.
Brake warning light lights
after engine start Parking brake applied
Release parking brake and check that brake
warning light turns off.
Insufficient amount of brake fluid Investigate leaky point, correct it and add
brake fluid.
Brake fluid leaking Investigate leaky point, correct it and add
brake fluid.
Brake warning light circuit faulty Repair circuit.
Malfunctioning EBD system Check system referring to “EBD Warning Light
(Brake Warning Light) Comes ON Steady in
Section 4E”.
Brake warning light turns
on when brake is applied Brake fluid leaking
Investigate leaky point, correct it and add
brake fluid.
Insufficient amount of brake fluid Investigate leaky point, correct it and add
brake fluid.
Brake warning light fails
to turn on even when
parking brake is applied Brake warning light circuit faulty
Replace bulb or repair circuit.
ABS warning light or
ESP
® warning light turns
on after engine start Malfunctioning ABS (ESP
®) Check system referri ng to “ABS Check in
Section 4E” or “Electronic Stability Program
System Check in Section 4F”.
ABS warning light or
ESP
® warning light turns
on when brake is applied Malfunctioning ABS (ESP
®) Check system referri ng to “ABS Check in
Section 4E” or “Electronic Stability Program
System Check in Section 4F”.
ABS warning light or
ESP
® warning light does
not turn on for 2 sec. after
ignition switch has turned
ON Bulb burnt out
Replace bulb.
Malfunctioning ABS (ESP ®) Check system referri ng to “ABS Check in
Section 4E” or “Electronic Stability Program
System Check in Section 4F”.
ABS warning light flashes New ABS hydraulic unit / control module
assembly installed. Perform “ABS Hydraulic
Unit Operation Check
in Section 4E”.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item

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Air Bleeding of Brake SystemS7RS0B4106006
CAUTION!
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If
fluid should accidentally touch painted
surface, immediately wipe fluid from paint
and clean painted surface.

Bleeding operation is necessary to remove air whenever
it entered hydraulic brake system.
Hydraulic lines of brake system are based on the
diagonal split system. When a brake pipe or hose was
disconnected at the wheel, bleeding operation must be
performed at both ends of the line of the removed pipe or
hose. When any joint part of the master cylinder of other
joint part between the master cylinder and each brake
(wheel) was removed, the hydraulic brake system must
be bled at all 4 wheel brakes.
NOTE
Perform bleeding operation starting with rear
brake caliper farthest from master cylinder
and then at front caliper of the same brake
line. Do the same on the other brake line.

1) Fill master cylinder rese rvoir with brake fluid and
keep at least one-half full of fluid during bleeding
operation.
Brake fluid
: Refer to reservoir cap (1) 2) Remove bleeder plug cap. Attach a vinyl tube (1) to
bleeder plug, and insert the other end into container
(2).
3) Depress brake pedal several times, and then while holding it depressed, loosen bleeder plug about one-
third to one-half turn.
4) When fluid pressure in cy linder is almost depleted,
retighten bleeder plug.
5) Repeat this operation until there are no more air bubbles in hydraulic line.
6) When bubbles stop, depress and hold brake pedal and tighten bleeder plug referring to “Front Disc
Brake Components in Section 4B” and “Rear Disc
Brake Components in Section 4C”.
1. Right front brake caliper 3. Right rear brake caliper
2. Left front brake caliper 4. Left rear brake caliper
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Brakes
Front Brakes
Repair Instructions
Front Disc Brake ComponentsS7RS0B4206001
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5
6
10
4
1
16
17
12
8
7
3
2(a)
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(b)
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1. Caliper 9. Disk brake piston
: Apply brake fluid to contact surface of cylinder. 17. Brake flexible hose
2. Caliper pin bolt 10. Pad spring : 26 N⋅m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lb-ft)
3. Boot 11. Brake disc: 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
4. Slide pin : Apply rubber grease (included in slide pin boot set). 12. Brake caliper carrier
: 8 N⋅m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
5. Brake pad 13. Caliper carrier bolt : 85 N⋅m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
6. Shim : Apply small amount of pad grease (include in pad
repair kit). 14. Bleeder plug
: Do not reuse.
7. Cylinder boot : Apply small amount of rubber grease included in
piston seal set. 15. Flexible hose joint bolt
8. Piston seal : Apply small amount of rubber grease included in
piston seal set. 16. Hose washer

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Front Disc Brake Pad On-Vehicle InspectionS7RS0B4206002
Inspect pad linings (1) periodically according to
maintenance schedule whenever wheels are removed
(for tire rotation or other reason). Take a look through
each end (or hole) of caliper and check lining thickness
of outside and inside pads.
If lining is worn and its thic kness (“a” in figure) is less
than limit, all pads must be replaced at the same time.
Front brake pad thickness “a” (lining thickness)
Standard: 10 mm (0.40 in.)
Limit: 2 mm (0.08 in.)
Front Disc Brake Pad Removal and InstallationS7RS0B4206003
NOTE
When replacing brake pad, replace it on the
right and left.

Removal
1) Loosen wheel nuts, lifted vehicle and remove wheels referring to “Wheel Remova l and Installation in
Section 2D”.
2) Remove caliper pin bolts (1). 3) Remove caliper (1) from caliper carrier (2).
NOTE
Hang removed caliper (1) with a wire hook (4)
or the like so as to prevent brake hose from
bending and twisting excessively or being
pulled.
Don’t operate brake pedal with brake pads
removed.

4) Remove brake pads (3).
5) Remove brake pad spring (1) as shown in figure.
Installation
WARNING!
Do not apply grease on pad lining surface.

1) Apply small amount of pad grease “a” (included in spare parts) to pad spring and set brake pad spring
as shown in figure.
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2) Set brake pad springs (1), shim (2) and install brake pads (3).
NOTE
Install right side brake pad with wear
indicator (4) to vehicle center side.

3) Install caliper and tighten caliper pin bolts (a) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Caliper pin bolt (a): 26 N·m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lb-ft)
4) Install wheel and lower lift.
5) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque. Tightening torque
Wheel nut (a): 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
6) After completion of installation, check for brake effectiveness.
Front Disc Brake Pad InspectionS7RS0B4206004
Check pad lining for wear. When wear exceeds limit,
replace with new one.
CAUTION!
Never polish pad lining with sandpaper. If
lining is polished with sandpaper, hard
particles of sandpaper will be deposited in
lining and may damage disc. When pad lining
requires correction, replace it with a new one.

Front brake pad thickness (lining thickness)
Standard: 10 mm (0.40 in.)
Limit: 2 mm (0.08 in.)
NOTE
When pads are removed, visually inspect
caliper for brake fluid leak. Correct leaky
point, if any.

Front Disc Brake Caliper Removal and
Installation
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Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Loosen flexible hose joint bolt (1) a little at caliper.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to twist flexible hose while
loosening the bolt.

3) Remove caliper pin bolts (1).
4) Remove caliper fr om caliper carrier.
5) Disconnect flexible hose fr om caliper using care not
to twist it. As this will allow brake fluid to flow out of
flexible hose, have a container ready beforehand.
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