2008 SUZUKI SWIFT front disc pad

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4B-4 Front Brakes:
Installation1) Torque caliper pin bolts (a) to specification.
NOTE
• Make sure that boots are fit into groove securely.
• If brake pads are replaced, use new caliper pin bolts included in repair kit. (if included)

Tightening torque
Caliper pin bolt (a): 26 N·m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lb-ft)
2) Connect caliper to flexible hose.
3) Torque flexible hose jo int bolt to specification.
Tightening torque
Flexible hose joint bolt (b): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m,
17.0 lb-ft)
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.

4) Tighten bleeder plug to specified torque. Tightening torque
Bleeder plug (c): 8.0 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
5) Lower hoist and torque wheel nuts to specifications. Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
6) After completing installation, fill reservoir with brake
fluid and bleed air from brake system referring to “Air
Bleeding of Brake System in Section 4A”.
7) Check each installed part for fluid leakage.
8) Perform brake test and check fluid leakage.
Front Disc Brake Caliper Disassembly and
Assembly
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Disassembly
CAUTION!
• Clean around caliper with brake fluid before disassembly.
• Be careful not to damage inside (bore side) of cylinder.

1) Remove piston with air blown into flexible hose bolt installation hole.
WARNING!
Do not apply too highly compressed air
which will cause piston to jump out of
cylinder. Place a cloth (1) to prevent piston
from damage. It should be taken out
gradually with moderately compressed air.
Do not place your fingers in front of piston
when using compressed air.

2) Remove cylinder boot.
3) Remove piston seal using a thin blade like a thickness gauge, etc.
4) Remove bleeder plug and cap from caliper.
(a)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4B-6 Front Brakes:
5) To confirm that boot is fitted in its groove in cylinder
properly, pull piston out of cylinder a little but do not
take it all out.
NOTE
Boot’s face (1) should be at the same level
from cylinder’s face (2) all around.

6) Insert piston into cylinder by hand.
Front Disc Brake Caliper InspectionS7RS0B4206007
Pin Boot and Cylinder Boot
Check boots for breakage, crack and damage.
If defective, replace.
Piston Seal
Excessive or uneven wear of pad lining may indicate
unsmooth return of piston.
In such case, replace rubber seal.
Front Brake Disc Removal and InstallationS7RS0B4206008
CAUTION!
During removal, be care ful not to damage
brake flexible hose and not to depress brake
pedal.

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove caliper assembly by removing caliper carrier bolts (2 pcs).
NOTE
Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the
like so as to prevent brake hose from
bending and twisting excessively or being
pulled.

3) Pull brake disc off by using 8 mm bolts (1) (2 pcs).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4C-4 Rear Brakes:
5) Remove caliper pin bolts (1).
6) Remove caliper (2) from brake caliper carrier (3).
7) Disconnect parking brake cable (1) from lever (2) while rotating lever in direction of arrow.
8) Remove brake pads, slide pins and slide pin boots from brake caliper carrier.
9) Remove brake caliper carrier (1) from spindle (2). Installation
1) Install brake caliper ca rrier (1) to spindle (2).
Tightening torque
Brake caliper carrier bolt (a): 60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m,
43.5 lb-ft)
2) Install new slide pin boots (1) to brake caliper carrier.
3) Apply rubber grease to slide pins, then install slide pin to front side and slide pin to rear side of brake
caliper carrier.
NOTE
Be sure not to install wrongly because the
shape of slide pins are different as below.

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Steering General Diagnosis: 6A-2
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Steering Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B6104001
ConditionPossible cause Correction / Reference Item
Hard steering Tire not adequately inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Malfunction of power steering system Check and correct.
Bind in tie-rod end ball studs or lower
ball joints Replace tie-rod end or front suspension arm.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace steering column.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Too much play in steering Wheel bearings worn Replace wheel bearing.
Loose steering gear case bolts Tighten gear case bolts.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Worn steering shaft joints Replace joint.
Worn tie-rod ends or tie-rod inside ball
joints Replace tie-rod end or tie-rod.
Worn lower ball joints Replace front suspension control arm.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Poor return ability Bind in tie-rod end ball studs Replace tie-rod end.
Bind in ball joints Replace front suspension control arm.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace steering column.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Tires not adequately inflated Adjust tire pressure.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Rack and pinion noise
(Rattle or chuckle) Loose steering gear case bolts
Tighten steering gear case bolts.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Broken or other wise damaged wheel
bearing(s) Replace wheel bearing(s).
Wander or poor steering
stability Mismatched or uneven tires
Replace or inflate tires to proper pressure.
Loosen ball joints and tie-rod ends Replace suspension control arm or tie-rod end.
Faulty struts or mountings Replace strut or repair mounting.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or bush.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Erratic steering when
braking Worn wheel bearing(s)
Replace wheel bearing(s).
Broken or sagging spring(s) Replace coil spring(s).
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Brakes not working in unison Check and repair brake system.
Leaking caliper Repair or replace caliper.
Warped discs Replace brake disc.
Badly worn brake pads Replace brake pads.