brake fluid SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 1999 2.G Owners Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-3
IntervalKm (× 1,000) 153045607590
Miles (× 1,000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
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 transmission Fluid level –I–I–I
Fluid change Replace 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
NOTE:
 “R”: Replace or change
 “I”: Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary

3E-6 REAR SUSPENSION
5) Apply thread lock cement to thread of propeller shaft flange
bolt if reused. Install propeller shaft to joint flange aligning
match marks and torque flange nuts to specification.
“A” : Cement 99000-32110
Tightening torque
Propeller shaft nut (a) :
60 N·m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque Specification
Required Service Material
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Shock absorber nut 29 2.9 21.0
Shock absorber lower nut 85 8.5 61.5
Lower rod bolt and nut 100 10.0 72.5
Upper rod bolt and nut 100 10.0 72.5
Lateral rod bolt 100 10.0 72.5
Differential carrier bolt 55 5.5 40.0
Propeller shaft nut 60 6.0 43.5
Brake pipe flare nut 16 1.6 11.5
Bearing retainer nut 50 5.0 36.5
Differentiation gear oil filler & drain plug (filler plug) 50 5.0 36.5
Differentiation gear oil filler & drain plug (drain plug) 27 2.7 16.0
Wheel nut 100 10.0 72.5
Wheel speed sensor bolt 21 2.1 15.5
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Lithium grease SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Oil seal lip
Brake fluid DOT 3Brake reservoir tank
Sealant SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Joint seam of axle and brake back plate
Joint seam of bearing retainer and brake
back plate
Joint seam of differential carrier and axle
housing
Drain plug
Mating surface of oil seal and axle housing
Gear oil For gear oil information, refer to Section 7FDifferential gear (Rear axle housing)
Thread lock
cementTHREAD LOCK CEMENT SUPER 1322
(99000-32110)Rear propeller shaft flange bolts

5-2 BRAKES
Diagnosis
Diagnosis Table
For the item not found in this column, refer to the same item of the same section in the service manual men-
tioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Brake warning light
turns on after engine
startParking brake applied Release parking brake and check
that brake warning light turns off.
Insufficient amount of brake fluid Add brake fluid.
Brake fluid leaking from brake line Investigate leaky point, correct it
and add brake fluid.
Brake warning light circuit faulty Repair circuit.
Malfunctioning EBD system Check system referring to “DIAG-
NOSIS” of Section 5E2.
ABS warning light
does not turn on for 2
– 3 sec. after ignition
switch has turned ON.Bulb burnt out Replace bulb.
ABS warning light circuit open (including check
relay)Check system referring to “DIAG-
NOSIS” in Section 5E2.
ABS warning light
remains on after igni-
tion switch has turned
on for 2 – 3 sec.Malfunctioning ABS Check system referring to “DIAG-
NOSIS” in Section 5E2.

5A-2 BRAKES PIPE/HOSE/MASTER CYLINDER
General Description
Master Cylinder Assembly
The master cylinder has two pistons and three piston cups. Its hydraulic pressure is produced in the primary (“a”
in the figure below) and secondary (“b”) chambers. The hydraulic pressure produced in the primary chamber
(“a”) acts on the rear wheel brakes.
Also, the hydraulic pressure produced in the secondary chamber (“b”) acts on the front wheel brakes.
WARNING:
Brake master cylinder cannot be disassembled. When anything faulty is found in it, it must be
replaced as an assembly.
CAUTION:
Brake master cylinder cannot be disassembled in principle. Should primary piston have come off
from cylinder while dismounting or handling it, wash it in the same specified fluid as that in reservoir
and place it back in cylinder.
1. Piston cup 4. Sleeve 7. Secondary piston return spring
2. Primary piston 5. Ring guide 8. O-ring
3. Secondary piston 6. Primary piston return spring 9. Master cylinder body

BRAKES PIPE/HOSE/MASTER CYLINDER 5A-3
On-Vehicle Service
Front Brake Hose/Pipe
REMOVAL
1) Raise and suitably support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel.
This operation is not necessary when removing pipes connecting master cylinder and flexible hose.
2) Clean dirt and foreign material from both hose end or pipe end fittings. Remove brake hose or pipe.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal procedure for brake hose and pipe installation procedure.
For installation, make sure that steering wheel is in straightforward position and hose has no twist or kink.
Check to make sure that hose doesn't contact any part of suspension, both in extreme right and extreme left
turn conditions. If it does at any point, remove and correct. Fill and maintain brake fluid level in reservoir.
Bleed brake system.
2) Perform brake test and check installed part for fluid leakage.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (a) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
Brake flexible hose bolt (brake caliper/2 joint) (b) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
2-way joint mounting bolt (c) : 10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
Brake hose/pipe bracket bolt (c) : 10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
ABS actuator bracket bolt (c) : 10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
ABS actuator mounting bolt (d) : 9 N·m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Insert E-ring till its end surface is flush with or lower than bracket end surface.

5A-6 BRAKES PIPE/HOSE/MASTER CYLINDER
Master Cylinder Reservoir
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect reservoir lead wire at coupler.
2) Clean outside of reservoir (1).
3) Take out fluid with syringe or such.
4) Remove reservoir stopper (3).
5) Remove reservoir (1).
INSTALLATION
1) When using new grommets, lubricate them with the same
fluid as the one to fill reservoir (1) with. Then press-fit grom-
mets to master cylinder (2). Grommets must be seated in
place.
2) Install reservoir (1) and then insert stopper (3).
3) Connect reservoir lead wire.
4) Fill reservoir (1) with specified fluid.
5) Upon completion of installation, check for fluid leakage.
2. Master cylinder
1
3
2
NOTE:
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surfaces.
2. Stopper
3. Grommets
3
31
2
NOTE:
See NOTE at the beginning of this section.
1
3
2

BRAKES PIPE/HOSE/MASTER CYLINDER 5A-7
Master Cylinder Assembly
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect reservoir lead wire (1) at coupler.
2) Clean around reservoir cap (2) and take out fluid with
syringe or such.
3) Disconnect brake pipes from master cylinder (3) and ABS
actuator (4).
INSPECTION
Inspect distance “A” to be the following.
Distance “A” :
57.4 mm (2.26 in) or more
If measurement is out of above specification, replace master cyl-
inder assembly.
INSTALLATION
1) Install master cylinder to brake booster.
2) Tighten master cylinder attaching nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Master cylinder attaching nut (b) :
13 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
3) Connect hydraulic lines to master cylinder and ABS actuator
and tighten flare nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (c) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
4) Connect reservoir lead wire (1).
5) Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid.
6) After installing, check brake pedal play and bleed air from
system (Refer to “BRAKE PEDAL PLAY CHECK” and
“BLEEDING BRAKE” in Section 5).
7) Perform brake test and check each installed part for fluid
leakage. NOTE:
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surfaces.
21
4
3
“A”
NOTE:
See NOTE at the beginning of this section.
1
(b)
(c)

5C-4 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 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 no be turned.
Brake shoe
Where lining is worn out beyond service limit, replace shoe.
If one of brake linings is to service limit, all linings must be
replaced at the same time.
Rear brake drum shoe thickness “a”
Standard : 7.1 mm (0.28 in.)
Service limit : 3.6 mm (0.14 in.)
INSTALLATION
For the details, refer to the same item of the same section in the
service manual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual not-
ing the following.
Before installing brake drum, check outer diameter of brake
shoes (3). If it is not within value as specified below, adjust it
to specification by turning adjuster (2).
Rear brake shoe outer diameter “a” :
253.3 – 253.7 mm (9.972 – 9.988 in.) NOTE:
When drum is removed, visually inspect wheel cylinder
for brake fluid leakage. Correct leaky point, if any.
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.
NOTE:
See NOTE at the beginning of this section.
1. Pawl lever

PARKING AND REAR BRAKE 5C-5
Wheel Cylinder
INSTALLATION
For the details, refer to the same item of the same section in the
service manual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual not-
ing the following points.
Take off bleeder plug cap from brake pipe and connect pipe
(or pipes) to wheel cylinder (1) just enough to prevent fluid
from leaking.
Tighten wheel cylinder to brake back plate (1) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel cylinder bolt (for non sealed type) (a):
13.5 N·m (1.35 kg-m, 10.0 lb-ft)
Brake pipe flare nut (b):
16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
Brake Back Plate
INSTALLATION
1) Install brake back plate (3) to rear axle shaft (1).
2) Apply sealant “A” to joint seam of rear axle housing (1) and
brake back plate.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
3) Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing.
2. Wheel beaning
NOTE:
Make sure to remove old sealant before applying it anew.

5C-6 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
4) Tighten brake back plate nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake back plate nut (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
5) Install wheel cylinder, and tighten wheel cylinder bolts and
brake pipe flare nut (or nuts) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel cylinder bolt :
13.5 N·m (1.35 kg-m, 10.0 lb-ft)
Brake pipe flare nut : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
6) Install parking brake cable (3) to brake back plate (1) and
tighten parking brake cable nut (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Parking brake cable nut (a) : 10 N·m (10 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
7) Install brake shoes, referring to steps 1) to 4) of “INSTALLA-
TION” under “BRAKE SHOE” in this section.
8) Install brake drum. Refer to steps 1) to 2) of “INSTALLA-
TION” under “BRAKE DRUM” in this section.
9) Refill differential housing with new specified gear oil. Refer to
“ON-VEHICLE SERVICE” in Section 7F for refill.
10) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. (For
bleeding operation, refer to “BLEEDING BRAKE” in Section
5).
11) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (b) : 100 N·m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
12) Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake pedal with about
30 kg (66 lbs) load 3 to 10 times so as to obtain proper drum-
to shoe clearance.
Adjust parking brake cable. (For adjustment, refer to “PARK-
ING BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT” in Section 5).
13) Tighten parking brake lever cover screws.
14) 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).
15) Check each installed part for oil leakage.
(a)