load SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2000 2.G Service Owner's Manual

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5-16 BRAKES
Check Operation
1) With engine stopped, depress brake pedal several times with
the same load and make sure that pedal travel doesn't change.
2) Start engine while depressing brake pedal. If pedal travel in-
creases a little, operation is satisfactory. But no change in pedal
travel indicates malfunction.
Check Air Tightness Under Load
1) With engine running, depress brake pedal. Then stop engine
while holding brake pedal depressed.
2) Hold brake pedal depressed for 30 seconds. If pedal height does
not change, condition is good. But it isn't if pedal rises.

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5A
BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER 5A-1
SECTION 5A
BRAKES PIPE/HOSE/MASTER CYLINDER
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System

Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.

Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
All brake fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of vital parts
and systems, and / or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of same part
number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to assure
proper retention of all parts. There is to be no welding as it may result in extensive damage and weakening
of the metal.
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION5A- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder Assembly5A- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Booster Assembly5A- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LSPV (Load Sensing Proportioning Valve) Assembly 5A- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS5A- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT5A- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE5A- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Brake Hose / Pipe5A- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Brake Hose / Pipe5A- 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder Reservoir5A- 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder Assembly5A-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Booster5A-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LSPV (Load Sensing Proportioning Valve) Assembly 5A-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS5A-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL5A-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS5A-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. LSPV
2. LSPV lever
3. Spring
4. LSPV stay
5. Brake flare nut
[A]: Type A
[B]: Type B
1. Plunger
2. Lip seal
3. LSPV lever
4. Sensor spring
5. From master cylinder
primary chamber
(Rear wheel brake)
6. From master cylinder
secondary chamber
(Front wheel brake)
7. To rear wheel brake
8. Pin
9. Bolt hole
[A] [B]
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BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER 5A-3
LSPV (Load Sensing Proportioning Valve) ASSEMBLY (if equipped)
As shown in figure below, LSPV is included within the brake circuit which connects the master cylinder and the rear
wheel brake. It controls the hydraulic pressure applied to the rear wheel brake according to the loaded state of the
vehicle (or weight of the load), whereby preventing the rear wheels from getting locked prematurely.
Also, it releases the above described control over the hydraulic pressure applied to the rear wheel brake, should
any failure occur in the hydraulic circuit of the front wheel brake so that the hydraulic pressure produced in the mas-
ter cylinder is applied to the rear wheel brake directly to operate it.
CONSTITUTION
The LSPV components are grouped into three sections as follows.
ªAº: Sensor section
The main parts in this section are a lever and a spring which senses variation in the vehicle height as affected
by the loaded condition and converts it into the load.
ªBº: Hydraulic pressure control section
Included in this section are a stepped plunger and valve mechanism to execute proportional control.
ªCº: Fail-safe section
The main parts in this section are a chamber which draws in the hydraulic pressure from the front wheel brake
system and a fail-safe piston which releases the valve mechanism in the control section connected to the rear
wheel brake, should any failure occur in the front wheel brake system.

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1. LSPV
2. Brake pipe
1. LSPV assembly
2. LSPV spring
3. LSPV stay
4. Bolt
5. Stepper bole
BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER 5A-17
LSPV (Load Sensing Proportioning Valve)
ASSEMBLY (if equipped)
REMOVAL
1) Clean around reservoir cap and take out fluid with syringe or
such.
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Disconnect brake pipes from LSPV.
4) Remove LSPV assembly with spring from vehicle body.
5) Remove spring from lever.
CAUTION:

LSPV assembly must not be disassembled.
Replace with new one if defective.

Stopper bolt should not be loosened or tightened. (if
equipped)
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refer to above CAUTION.
Install by reversing removal procedure, noting the following.
1) Apply multi-purpose grease ªAº to upper and lower joint of coil
spring.

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5A-18 BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER
1. LSPV spring bolt
2. LSPV bolt
3. Brake pipe flare nut
4. Air bleeding plug
1. LSPV lever
2. Stopper bolt (if equipped)
3. Coil spring ªAº: Don't turn(a)
2) Torque each bolt and nut to specification as indicated respec-
tively in figure.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
(b): 16 N
.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft) (brake flare nut)
(c): 7.5 N
.m (0.75 kg-m, 9.0 lb-ft) (bleeder plug)
3) Upon completion of installation, fill reservoir tank with specified
fluid and bleed air from brake system.
NOTE:
Make sure to bleed air from LSPV bleeder without failure.
4) After bleeding air, check that LSPV is installed properly, referring
to following INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT.
INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT
Confirm the following before inspection and adjustment.

Fuel tank is filled with fuel fully.

Vehicle is equipped with spare tire, tools, jack and jack handle.

Vehicle is free from any other load.
With vehicle in above conditions;
1) Place it on level floor.
2) Push up (for 5 door model) or push down (for 3 door model)
LSPV lever with finger till it stops and measure length ªLº of coil
spring as it is pulled.
3) Spring length ªLº should be the value specified below.
Spring length (between spring end and spring bolt)
ªLº: 103 mm (4.06 in.) (5 door model). . . . .
ªLº: 157 mm (6.18 in.) (3 door model). . . . .
4) If it isn't, adjust it to specification by changing stay positions as
shown in figure. After adjustment, tighten bolt to specified
torque.
For details, refer to left figure.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Check to make sure that LSPV body and brake pipe joints
are free from fluid leakage. Replace defective parts, if any.

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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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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-16 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
1. Brake back plate
2. Cable cap
3. Parking brake cable
6) Install wheel cylinder, and tighten wheel cylinder bolts and
brake pipe flare nut (or nuts) to specified torque. (Refer to steps
1) to 4) of WHEEL CYLINDER INSTALLATION of this section.)
7) Install parking brake cable to brake back plate.
8) Install brake shoes, referring to steps 1) to 4) of BRAKE SHOE
INSTALLATION.
9) Install brake drum. Refer to steps 1) to 2) of BRAKE DRUM
INSTALLATION in this section.
10) Refill differential housing with new specified gear oil. Refer to
ªMAINTENANCE SERVICEº in Section 7E for refill.
11) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. (For
bleeding operation, refer to BLEEDING BRAKES in Section 5.)
12) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(b): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
13) 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.)
14) Tighten rear center console box screws.
15) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained. Then remove vehicle from hoist
and perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
16) Check each installed part for oil leakage.

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table 5E1-14. . .
System Circuit 5E1-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± A ªABSº Warning Lamp Circuit
Check ± Lamp does not come ªONº
at ignition switch on 5E1-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± B ªABSº Warning Lamp Circuit
Check ± Lamp comes ªONº steady 5E1-17. . . .
Table ± C ªABSº Warning Lamp Circuit
Check ± The lamp flashes continuously
while ignition switch is on5E1-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± D Code (DTC) is not Outputted
even with Diag. Switch Terminal
Connected to Ground 5E1-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± E EBD Warning Lamp (Brake
Warning Lamp) Check-lamp Comes
ªONº Steady 5E1-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC 15 ± G Sensor Circuit 5E1-21. . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC 21, 22, 25, 26, 31, 32, 35 or 36
± Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit 5E1-23. . . . . . . .
DTC 41, 45 or 56 ± Solenoid Circuit 5E1-26. . . . .
DTC 57 ± Solenoid and Pump Motor
Power Source Circuit 5E1-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC 61 ± ABS Pump Motor Circuit 5E1-28. . . . . .
DTC 63 ± ABS Fail-Safe Relay Circuit 5E1-29. . .
DTC 71 ± ABS Control Module 5E1-30. . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE5E1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precaution 5E1-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS Hydraulic Unit Operation Check 5E1-31. . . .
ABS Hydraulic Unit / Control Module
Assembly 5E1-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic unit inspection 5E1-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . Removal 5E1-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Wheel Speed Sensor 5E1-34. . . . . . . . . . . .
Output voltage inspection 5E1-34. . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor inspection 5E1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor rotor inspection 5E1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Sensor Rotor 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor 5E1-37. . . . . . . . . . . .
Output voltage inspection 5E1-37. . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor inspection 5E1-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor rotor inspection 5E1-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Sensor Rotor 5E1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Sensor 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer 4WD Switch 5E1-41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS5E1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS5E1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5E1-2 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) (OPTIONAL)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ABS (Antilock Brake System) controls the fluid pressure applied to the wheel cylinder of each brake from the
master cylinder so that each wheel is not locked even when hard braking is applied. This ABS is a 4-wheel type
which controls the fluid pressure applied to the wheel cylinder of each of the four brakes to prevent each wheel
from getting locked.
The component parts of this ABS includes following parts in addition to those of the conventional brake system.

Wheel speed sensor which senses revolution speed of each wheel and outputs its signal.

In this ABS, ABS hydraulic unit (actuator assembly), ABS control module, pump motor relay and fail-safe relay
are combined as one component.

ABS control module which sends operation signal to ABS hydraulic unit to control fluid pressure applied to each
wheel cylinder based on signal from each wheel speed sensor so as to prevent wheel from locking.

ABS hydraulic unit which operates according to signal from ABS control module to control fluid pressure applied
to wheel cylinder of each of 4 wheels.

Fail-safe (solenoid valve) relay which supplies power to solenoid valve in ABS hydraulic unit and pump motor
relay.

Pump motor relay which supplies power to pump motor in ABS hydraulic unit.

ªABSº warning lamp which lights to inform abnormality when system fails to operate properly.

G sensor which detects body deceleration speed. (For 4WD model only)
This ABS is equipped with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) system that controls a fluid pressure of rear
wheels to best condition, which is the same function as that of proportioning valve, by the signal from wheel sensor
independently of change of load due to load capacity and so on. And if the EBD system fails to operate properly,
the brake warning lamp lights to inform abnormality.

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1. Dipstick (G16 / J20)
2. Dipstick (H25)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-59
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
FLUID LEVEL
LEVEL CHECK AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE
1) Stop vehicle and place it level.
2) Apply parking brake and place chocks against wheels.
3) With selector at P position, start engine.
4) Warm up engine till fluid temperature reaches normal operating
temperature (70 ± 80C / 158 ± 176F). As a guide to check fluid
temperature, warm up engine till engine coolant temperature
meter indicated around 1 unit above ªCº point.
5) Keep engine idling and shift selector slowly to L and back to P
position.
6) With engine idling, pull out dipstick, wipe it off with a clean cloth
and put it back into place.
7) Pull out dipstick again and check fluid level indicated on it. Fluid
level should be between FULL HOT and LOW HOT. If it is below
LOW HOT, add an equivalent of DEXRON-III up to FULL HOT.
Fluid specification
An equivalent of DEXRON-III
NOTE:

DO NOT RACE ENGINE while checking fluid level, even af-
ter the engine start.

DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling can causes foaming and
loss of fluid through breather. Then slippage and trans-
mission failure can result.

Bringing the level from LOW HOT to FULL HOT requires
0.3 liters (0.64/0.53 US/lmp.pt).

If vehicle was driven under high load such as pulling a
trailer, fluid level should be checked about half an hour af-
ter it is stopped.