brake pads SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2001 2.G Service Workshop Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-3
Interval:
This interval should be
judged by
This table includes services as scheduled up to 90,000 km
(54,000 miles) mileage. Beyond 90,000 km (54,000 miles), carry
out the same services at the same intervals respectively.
This interval should be judged by
odometer reading or months,Km (x 1,000)153045607590g
whichever comes first.Miles (x 1,000)91827364554
Months122436486072
CHASSIS AND BODY
6-1. Clutch (pedal and fluid level)±I±I±I
6-2.Brake discs and pads (thickness, wear, damage)IIIIII
Brake drums and shoes (wear, damage) ±I±I±I
6-3. Brake hoses and pipes (leakage, damage, clamp)±I±I±I
6-4. Brake fluid±R±R±R
6-5. Brake lever and cable (damage, stroke, operation)Inspect at first 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
only
6-6. Tires (wear, damage, rotation)IIIIII
6-7. Wheel discs (damage)IIIIII
6-8. Suspension system (tighteness, damage, rattle, breakage)±I±I±I
6-9. Propeller shafts and drive shafts±±I±±I
6-10. Manual transmission oil (leakage, level)
(I: 1st 15,000 km only)I±R±±R
6-11. Automatic transmissionFluid level±I±I±I
Fluid changeReplace every 165,000 km
(99,000 miles)
Fluid hose±±±R±±
6-12. Transfer oil (leakage, level)I±I±I±
6-13. Differential oil (leakage, level) (R: 1st 15,000 km only)R or I±I±I±
6-14. Steering system (tighteness, damage, breakage, rattle)±I±I±I
6-15. Power steering (if equipped)IIIIII
6-16. All latches, hinges and locks±I±I±I
6-17. Air conditioning filter (if equipped)±IR±IR
NOTES:
ªRº : Replace or change
ªIº : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary

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1. Clutch pedal free travel
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-15
CHASSIS AND BODY
ITEM 6-1
Clutch
Pedal inspection
Check clutch pedal for height and free travel referring to Section
7C1. Adjust or correct if necessary.
Fluid inspection
1) Check around master cylinder and reservoir for fluid leakage.
If found leaky, correct.
2) Check fluid level.
If fluid level is lower than the minimum level of reservoir, refilling
is necessary. Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid indicated on
clutch reservoir cap.
For the details, refer to On-vehicle service in Section 7C1.
CAUTION:
Since clutch system of this vehicle is factory-filled with
glycol-base brake fluid, do not use or mix different type
of fluid when refilling system; otherwise serious damage
will occur. Do not use old or used brake fluid, or one taken
from unsealed container.
ITEM 6-2
Brake Discs, Pads, Brake Drums and Shoes Inspection
[Brake discs and pads]
1) Remove wheel and caliper but don't disconnect brake hose from
caliper.
2) Check front disc brake pads and discs for excessive wear, dam-
age and deflection. Replace parts as necessary. For details, re-
fer to Section 5B.
Be sure to torque caliper pin bolts to specification.
[Brake drums and shoes]
1) Remove wheel and brake drum.
2) Check rear brake drums and brake linings for excessive wear
and damage, while wheels and drums are removed. At the same
time, check wheel cylinders for leaks. Replace these parts as
necessary.
For details, refer to Section 5C.

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3D-8 FRONT SUSPENSION
1. Circlip
2. Washer
1. Wire
1. Front wheel
speed sensor
2. Harness clamp bolt
COIL SPRING
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
2) Remove wheels.
3) Remove axle shaft drive flange (For 4WD vehicle).
4) Remove front drive shaft circlip and washer (For 4WD vehicle).
5) Remove caliper bolts and suspend caliper with a wire hook.
CAUTION:
Hang removed caliper with a wire hook so as to prevent
brake hose from bending and twisting excessively or be-
ing pulled.
Don't operate brake pedal with pads removed.
6) If equipped with ABS, remove harness clamp bolt and remove
front wheel speed sensor from knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull wire harness when removing front wheel
speed sensor.
Do not cause damage to surface of front wheel speed
sensor and do not allow dust, etc. to enter its installa-
tion hole.
7) Remove brake disc.
NOTE:
If brake disc can not be removed by hand, use 8 mm bolts
as shown.

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3D-12 FRONT SUSPENSION
1. Lock washer
2. Screws 1. Axle shaft drive flange
WHEEL HUB (INCLUDED WHEEL BEARING)
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove axle shaft drive flange (4WD vehicle) or hub cap (2WD
vehicle).
3) If equipped with ABS, remove wheel speed sensor from knuckle
and harness clamp from strut.
4) Remove caliper bolt and suspend caliper.
CAUTION:
Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the like so as to
prevent brake hose from bending and twisting excessively
or being pulled.
Don't operate brake pedal with pads removed.
5) Remove brake disc.
NOTE:
If brake disc can not be removed by hand, use 8 mm bolts as
shown.
6) Remove front wheel bearing lock washer by loosening 4 screws.
7) Remove front wheel bearing lock nut by using special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09951-16050
8) Remove front wheel bearing washer.
9) Remove wheel hub component by hand.

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5-4 BRAKES
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Not enough brak-
ing forceBrake oil leakage from brake lines.
Brake disc or pads stained with oil.
Overheated brakes.
Poor contact of shoes on brake drum.
Brake shoes linings stained with oil or wet
with water.
Badly worn brake shoe linings.
Defective wheel cylinders.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly.
Air in system.
Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV.
Broken sensor spring of LSPV.
Defective collar of LSPV.
Malfunctioning ABS (Antilock brake system),
if equipped.Locate leaking point and repair.
Clean or replace.
Determine cause and repair.
Repair for proper contact.
Replace.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Bleed system.
Check or adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Check system and replace as
necessary.
Brake pull
(Brakes not work-
ing in unison)Pad or shoe linings are wet with water or
stained with oil in some brakes.
Drum-to-shoe clearance out of adjustment in
some brakes.
(Malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)
Drum is out of round in some brakes.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally.
Malfunctioning wheel cylinders.
Disturbed front end alignment.
Unmatched tires on same axle.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly.
Loose suspension parts.
Loose calipers.Replace.
Check for inoperative auto adjusting
mechanism.
Replace.
Inflate equally.
Repair or replace.
Adjust as prescribed.
Tires with approximately the same
amount of tread should be used on the
same axle.
Check for soft hoses and damaged
lines.
Replace with new hoses and new
brake pipes.
Check for stuck or sluggish pistons
and proper lubrication of caliper slide
bush.
Caliper should slide.
Check all suspension mountings.
Check and torque bolts to specifica-
tions.
Noise (High pitched
squeak without
brake applied)Front lining worn out.Replace linings.
Rear brake locked
prematurelyMaladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV.
Malfunction LSPV assembly.Check or adjust.
Replace assembly.
Brake locked
(For vehicles
equipped with
ABS)Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped.Check system and replace as
necessary.

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[A]: TOKICO produced
[B]: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC produced1. Caliper pin bolt
2. Boot
3. Disc brake caliper
(Disc brake cylinder)
4. Piston seal
5. Disc brake piston
6. Cylinder boot
7. Disc brake inner pad
8. Disc brake outer pad
9. Brake caliper carrier
10. Pad spring
11. Bleeder plug
12. Bleeder plug cap
13. Caliper pin
14. Anti noise shim
15. Inner shim
Tightening torque
(a): 8.5 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)
(b): 8.0 N.m (0.80 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft) [A]
[B]
5B-2 FRONT BRAKE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
This caliper is mounted to the brake caliper carrier with two caliper pin bolts. Hydraulic force, created by applying
force to the brake pedal, is converted by the caliper to friction. The hydraulic force acts equally against the piston
and the bottom of the caliper bore to move the piston outward and to move (slide) the caliper inward, resulting in
a clamping action on the disc. This clamping action forces the pads (linings against the disc, creating friction to
stop the vehicle.
NOTE:
Lubricate parts as specified. Do not use lubricated shop air on brake parts as damage to rubber compo-
nents may result. If any component is removed or line disconnected, bleed the brake system.
Replace pads in axle sets only. The torque values specified are for dry, unlubricated fasteners.
For identification of the brake caliper type, see maker name or mark on brake caliper as shown.

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1. Caliper
2. Caliper pin bolts
3. Disc
1. Caliper
2. Wire hook
3. Pad
FRONT BRAKE 5B-3
DIAGNOSIS
Refer to Section 5 (BRAKES).
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Section 5 (BRAKES).
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove caliper pin bolts.
3) Remove E-ring from strut and then remove caliper from caliper
carrier.
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. Don't operate brake pedal with pads re-
moved.
4) Remove pads.
INSPECTION
Brake Pad
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 depos-
ited in lining and may damage disc. When pad lining re-
quires correction, replace it with a new one.
Pad thickness (lining + rim) ªaº
Standard: 15.0 mm (0.590 in.) For SUMITOMO ELECTRIC. . .
brake calliper
15.5 mm (0.610 in.) For TOKICO brake caliper. . .
Service limit: 7.0 mm (0.275 in.) For SUMITOMO ELECTRIC. .
brake caliper
7.5 mm (0.295 in.) For TOKICO brake caliper. .
NOTE:
When pads are removed, visually inspect caliper for brake
fluid leak. Correct leaky point, if any.

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5B-4 FRONT BRAKE
1. Wheel nut
2. Washer
(or spacer)
ªAº: Apply grease
Brake Disc
Before this inspection, brake pads must be removed.
Check disc surface for scratches in wearing parts. Scratches on
disc surface noticed at the time of specified inspection or replace-
ment are normal and disc is not defective unless they are serious.
But when there are deep scratches or scratches all over disc sur-
face, replace it. When only one side is scratched, polish and correct
that side.
Disc thickness ªaº
Standard: 22 mm (0.866 in.) For SUMITOMO ELECTRIC. . . . .
brake caliper
17 mm (0.670 in.) For TOKICO brake caliper. . . . .
Service limit: 20 mm (0.787 in.) For SUMITOMO ELECTRIC. .
brake caliper
15 mm (0.590 in.) For TOKICO brake caliper. .
Use wheel nuts and suitable plain washers to hold the disc securely
against the hub, then mount a dial indicator as shown and measure
the runout at 25 mm (0.98 in.) from the outer edge of the disc.
Limit on disc deflection: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
NOTE:
Check front wheel bearing for looseness before measure-
ment.
Cylinder Slide Guide Pin / Pin Bolt
Check guide pin for smooth movement as shown.
If it is found faulty, correct or replace. Apply rubber grease to guide
pin outer surface. Rubber grease should be the on whose viscosity
is less affected by such low temperature a ±40C (±40F).
Dust Boot
Check boot for breakage, crack and damage. If defective, replace.

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1. Clips
2. Pads
3. Disc
4. Caliper carrier
5. Sensor
6. Shim
1. Caliper pin bolts
ELECTRIC brake
caliper
FRONT BRAKE 5B-5
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
See NOTE at the beginning of this section.
1) Install pad clips and pads.
NOTE:
Install pad with sensor to body center side of caliper.
2) Install caliper and torque caliper pin bolts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(a), (b): 27 N
.m (2.7 kg-m, 20.0 lb-ft) For TOKICO brake. .
caliper
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) For SUMITOMO. . . . . .
(b): 85 N
.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Make sure that boots are fit into groove securely.
3) Torque front wheel nuts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(b): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
4) Upon completion of installation, perform brake test.