drum brake adjuster SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2002 2.G Service Workshop Manual

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. Brake back plate
2. Brake shoe
3. Shoe return upper spring
4. Adjuster
5. Shoe return lower spring
6. Adjuster lever
7. Adjuster spring
8. Shoe hold down spring
9. Shoe hold down pin
10. Wheel cylinder
11. Link
12. Brake strut
(a)
Tightening torque
(a): 7.5 N.m (0.75 kg-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
5C-2 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLY
The drum brake assembly has a self shoe clearance adjusting system so that drum-to-shoe clearance is main-
tained appropriate at all times. Rear brake is a drum type. It uses leading trailing operation when brake pedal is
depressed and when parking brake is applied on level road.
It also uses duo servo operation when parking brake is applied on gradient road and load is applied in longitudinal
direction of vehicle.
NOTE:
Replace all components included in repair kits to service this drum brake. Lubricate parts as specified.
WARNING:
If any hydraulic component is removed or brake line disconnected, bleed the brake system. The torque
values specified are for dry, unlubricated fasteners.

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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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GRAND
VITARA
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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5C-10 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
1. Retainer
2. Parking brake shoe lever
3. Brake shoe
6) Remove parking brake shoe lever from brake shoe.
INSPECTION
Parking Shoe Lever
Inspect brake shoe lever for free movement against brake shoe
web. If defective, correct or replace.
Strut, Adjuster
Check thread or ratchet of strut and adjuster for wear, sticking and
corrosion.
Springs
Inspect for damage or weakening.
Inspect each part with arrow for rust. If found defective, replace.
Brake Shoe
Refer to BRAKE DRUM INSPECTION.

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GRAND
VITARA
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 pins1. Lower return spring
2. Lower strut
PARKING AND REAR BRAKE 5C-11
INSTALLATION
1) Assemble parts as shown in reverse order of removal.
2) Install shoe hold down springs by pushing them down in place
and turning hold down pins.
3) Install adjuster and upper shoe return spring.
4) Install adjuster lever, adjuster spring and strut spring.
5) For procedure hereafter, refer to steps 1) to 6) of BRAKE DRUM
INSTALLATION.