Brake line SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service User Guide

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Excessive Pedal Travel Check
1) Start engine.
2) Depress brake pedal a few times.
3) With brake pedal depressed with approximately 30 kg (66
Ibs) load, measure brake pedal to wall clearance “d” or “e”.
Clearance “d” or “e” between brake pedal and wall
LH steering vehicle clearance “d” : Over 55 mm (2.17 in.)
RH steering vehicle clearance “e” : Over 76 mm (2.99 in.)
4) If clearance “d” or “e” is less than specification, the most pos-
sible cause is either rear brake shoes are worn out beyond
limit or air is in lines.
Should clearance “d” or “e” remain less than specification
even after replacement of brake shoes and bleeding of sys-
tem, other possible but infrequent cause is malfunction of
rear brake shoe adjusters or booster push rod length out of
adjustment.
–Bleed brake system. Refer to “Air Bleeding of Brake Sys-
tem” in this section.
–Remove brake drums for adjuster inspection. Refer to
“Rear Brake” in this section. If defective, correct or replace.
Front Brake Disc Check
Refer to item “Front Disc Brake” in this section for inspection point
and procedure.
Front Brake Pad Check
Inspect pad linings (3) 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 thickness (“a” in figure) is less than limit, all pads must be
replaced at the same time.
Front brake pad thickness “a” (lining thickness)
Limit : 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
[A]: LH steering vehicle
[B]: RH steering vehicle
1. Pad rim
2. Disc

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Rear Drum Brake Shoe Adjustment
Rear brake has self-adjusting mechanism but it does require
adjustment for proper drum to shoe clearance when brake shoe
has been replaced or brake drum has been removed for some
other service.
Adjustment is automatically accomplished by depressing brake
pedal about 30 times with approximately 30 kg (66 Ibs) load after
all parts are installed.
Then check brake drum for dragging and brake system for proper
performance. After lowering vehicle from hoist, brake test should
be performed.
Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION
Hold center of parking brake lever grip and pull it up with 20 kg
(44 Ibs) force.
With parking brake lever pulled up as above, count ratchet
notches.
There should be 6 to 8 notches.
Also, check if both right and left rear wheels are locked firmly. To
count number of notches easily, listen to click sounds that ratchet
makes while pulling parking brake lever without pressing its but-
ton.
One click sound corresponds to one notch.NOTE:
Be sure to use particular brake fluid either as indicated
on reservoir cap of that vehicle or recommended in
owner’s manual which comes along with that vehicle.
Use of any other fluid is strictly prohibited.
Fluid level should be between MIN and MAX lines marked
on reservoir.
When brake warning lamp lights sometimes during driv-
ing, replenish fluid to MAX level.
When fluid decreases quickly, inspect brake system for
leakage.
Correct leaky points and then refill to specified level.
CAUTION:
Do not use shock absorber fluid or any other fluid which
contains mineral oil. Do not use a container which has
been used for mineral oil or a container which is wet from
water. Mineral oil will cause swelling and distortion of
rubber parts in hydraulic brake system and water mixed
into brake fluid will lower fluid boiling point. Keep all fluid
containers capped to prevent contamination.

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If number of notches is out of specification, adjust cable by refer-
ring to adjustment procedure described on the following so as to
obtain specified parking brake stroke.
ADJUSTMENT
After confirming that above 5 conditions are all satisfied, adjust
parking brake lever stroke by loosening or tightening adjusting nut
(3) indicated in figure.
Parking brake stroke (when lever is pulled up at 200 N (20
kg, 44 Ibs) : 6 – 8 notches
Booster Operation Check
There are two ways to perform this inspection, with and without a
tester. Ordinarily, it is possible to roughly determine its condition
without using a tester.NOTE:
Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If any
damage or wear is found, replace parking brake lever.
NOTE:
Make sure for following conditions before cable adjust-
ment.
No air is trapped in brake system.
Brake pedal travel is proper.
Brake pedal has been depressed a few times with
about 30 kg (66 Ibs) load.
Parking brake lever (1) has been pulled up a few times
with about 20 kg force.
Rear brake shoes are not worn beyond limit, and self
adjusting mechanism operates properly.
NOTE:
Check brake drum for dragging after adjustment.
2. Brake cable
NOTE:
For this check, make sure that no air is in hydraulic line.

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CHECK AIR TIGHTNESS
1) Start engine.
2) Stop engine after running for 1 to 2 minutes.
3) Depress brake pedal several times with the same load as in
ordinary braking and observe pedal travel. If pedal goes
down deep the first time but its travel decreases as it is
depressed the second and more times, air tightness is
obtained.
4) If pedal travel doesn’t change, air tightness isn’t obtained.
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
increases a little, operation is satisfactory. But no change in
pedal travel indicates malfunction.
1. 1st
2. 2nd
3. 3rd
NOTE:
If defective, inspect vacuum lines and sealing parts, and
replace any faulty part. When this has been done, repeat
the entire test.
1. 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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On-Vehicle Service
Air Bleeding of Brake System
Bleeding operation is necessary to remove air whenever it
entered hydraulic brake system.
Hydraulic lines of brake system consists of two separate lines,
one for front wheel brakes and the other for rear wheel brakes. Air
bleeding is necessary at right and left front wheel brakes, left rear
wheel brake and LSPV (if equipped), i.e. 3 (4 for vehicle with
LSPV) places in all.
Be sure to bleed air of brake system according to following proce-
dure when its oil hydraulic circuit has been disconnected.
1) Fill master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and keep at
least one-half full of fluid during bleeding operation.
2) Remove bleeder plug cap (1).
Attach a vinyl tube (2) to bleeder plug, and insert the other
end into container (3).
3) Depress brake pedal several times, and then while holding it
depressed, loosen bleeder plug about one-third to one-half
turn. CAUTION:
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should
accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe
fluid from paint and clean painted surface.

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4) When fluid pressure in the cylinder 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.
Tightening torque
Front caliper bleeder plug
(b) : 11 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
Rear wheel cylinder and LSPV bleeder plug
(c) : 8 N·m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
7) Then attach bleeder plug cap.
8) After completing bleeding operation, apply fluid pressure to
pipe line and check for leakage.
9) Replenish fluid into reservoir up to specified level.
10) Check brake pedal for “sponginess”. If found spongy, repeat
entire procedure of bleeding.
Brake Hose and Pipe Inspection
HOSE
The brake hose assembly should be checked for road hazard
damage, for cracks and chafing of the outer cover, for leaks and
blisters. A light and mirror may be needed for an adequate inspec-
tion. If any of the above conditions are observed on the brake
hose, it is necessary to replace it.

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ASSEMBLY
1) Check that slide bushes and boots for wear, corrosion, dam-
age, movement or deterioration. If it is found faulty, correct or
replace.
Apply rubber grease to bush outer surface. And then make
sure that each bush slides easily through each caliper bolt
hole.
2) Tighten bleeder plug to specified torque and install cap.
Tightening torque
Front caliper bleeder plug
(a) : 11 N·m (1.1 g-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
3) Piston seal is used to seal piston and cylinder and to adjust
clearance between pad and disc. Replace with a new one at
every overhaul. Fit piston seal into groove in cylinder taking
care not to twist it.
4) Before inserting piston (2) into cylinder, install new boot (1)
onto piston (2) as shown.
“A” : 2-grooved side directed inside
“B” : 3-grooved side directed outside CAUTION:
Wash each part cleanly before installation in the same
fluid as the one used in master cylinder reservoir.
Never use other fluid or thinner.
Before installing piston and piston seal to cylinder,
apply fluid to them.
After reassembling brake lines, bleed air from them.
NOTE:
Where temperature gets as low as – 30 °C (– 22 °F) in cold
weather, use rubber grease whose viscosity varies very
little even at – 40 °C (– 40 °F).
1. Apply rubber grease

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5) To increase clearance between brake shoe and brake drum,
remove rubber plug from brake back plate and turn adjuster
downward with flat-head screw driver.
6) Remove brake drum (1) off by using 8 mm bolts (2).
INSPECTION
Brake Drum
Inspect drum for cleanliness. Check wear of its braking surface by
measuring its inside diameter.
Drum inner diameter “a”
Standard : 220 mm (8.66 in.)
Service Limit : 222 mm (8.74 in.)
Whenever brake drums are removed, they should be thoroughly
cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves.
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 neces-
sary to resurface drum braking surface.
If brake linings are slightly worn and drum is grooved, drum
should be polished with fine emery cloth but should not be turned.
NOTE:
When drum is removed, visually inspect wheel cylinder
for brake fluid leakage. Correct leaky point, if any.

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INSTALLATION
1) Install master cylinder as shown and torque attaching nuts to
specification.
Tightening torque
Master cylinder nuts
(a) : 13 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 Ib-ft)
2) Attach hydraulic lines and torque flare nuts to specification.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nuts
(b) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
3) Connect reservoir lead wire.
4) Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid.
5) After installing, bleed air from system (refer to “Air Bleeding
of Brake System” in this section) and check brake pedal
height and play.
6) Perform brake test and check each installed part for fluid
leakage.
Master Cylinder
NOTE:
See NOTE at the beginning of this section.
Check clearance between booster piston rod and pri-
mary.
[A] : For vehicle without ABS 7. Piston cup
: Apply brake fluid confirm installing direction.
[B] : For vehicle with ABS 8. Secondary piston
1. Piston stopper circlip 9. Sealing
: Apply brake fluid confirm installing direction.
2. Piston stopper 10. Secondary piston return spring
3. Cylinder cup and plate
: Apply brake fluid confirm installing direction.11. Secondary piston stopper bolt
4. Primary piston 12. Master cylinder body
5. Piston cup
: Apply brake fluid confirm installing direction.Tightening Torque
6. Secondary piston pressure cup
: Apply brake fluid confirm installing direction.Do not reuse

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Fluid to fill reservoir with is indicated on reservoir cap of that vehi-
cle with embossed letters or in owner’s manual supplied with it.
Add fluid up to MAX line.