Brake fluid SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service User Guide

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Excessive pedal travel
(Pedal stroke too
large)Partial brake system failure Check brake systems and repair as
necessary.
Insufficient fluid in master cylinder reservoirs Fill reservoirs with approved brake
fluid.
Check for leaks and air in brake
systems.
Check warning light. Bleed system
if required.
Air in system (pedal soft/spongy) Bleed system.
Rear brake system not adjusted (malfunctioning
auto adjusting mechanism)Repair auto adjusting mechanism.
Adjust rear brakes.
Bent brake shoes Replace brake shoes.
Worn rear brake shoes Replace brake shoes.
Dragging brakes (A
very light drag is
present in all disc
brakes immediately
after pedal is released)Master cylinder pistons not returning correctly Repair master cylinder.
Restricted brake tubes or hoses Check for soft hoses or damaged
tubes and replace with new hoses
and/or new brake tubes.
Incorrect parking brake adjustment on rear
brakesCheck and adjust to correct specifi-
cations.
Weakened or broken return springs in the brake Replace.
Sluggish parking-brake cables or linkage Repair or replace.
Wheel cylinder or caliper piston sticking Repair as necessary.
Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped with ABS Check system and replace as nec-
essary.
Pedal pulsation (Pedal
pulsates when
depressed for brak-
ing.) Damaged or loose wheel bearings Replace wheel bearings.
Distorted steering knuckle or rear axle shafts Replace knuckle or rear axle shaft.
Excessive disc lateral runout Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
the disc.
Parallelism not within specifications Check per instructions. If not with
specifications, replace or machine
the disc.
Rear drums out of round. Check runout.
Repair or replace drum as neces-
sary.
Braking noise
Glazed shoe linings, or foreign matters stuck to
liningsRepair or replace brake shoe.
Worn or distorted shoe linings Replace brake shoe (or pad).
Loose front wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Distorted backing plates or loose mounting
boltsReplace or retighten securing bolts.
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. Condition Possible Cause Correction

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Brake warning light
turns on when brake
is appliedBrake fluid leaking from brake line Investigate leaky point, correct it
and add brake fluid.
Insufficient amount of brake fluid Add brake fluid.
Faulty P & Differential valve (Differential switch) Replace.
Brake warning light
fails to turn on even
when parking brake is
appliedBulb burnt out Replace bulb.
Brake warning light circuit open Repair circuit.
ABS warning light
does not turn on for 2
sec. after ignition
switch has turned ON.Bulb burnt out Replace bulb.
ABS warning light circuit open, if equipped with
ABS (including check relay)Check system referring to “TABLE-
A” in Section 5E.
ABS warning light
remains on after igni-
tion switch has turned
on for 2 sec.Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped with ABS Check system referring to “TABLE-
B” in Section 5E. Condition Possible Cause Correction

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Rear Brake Shoe Check
Inspection should be carried out on following points after brake
pedal travel (pedal to wall clearance) check, even when pedal
travel is normal. Amount of brake shoe wear can be checked as
follows.
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove rubber plug (1) from brake back plate.
3) Through hole of back plate, visually check for thickness of
brake shoe lining (2). If lining thickness “a” is found less than
limit, replace all shoes with new ones at the same time.
Rear brake shoe thickness “a” (lining thickness)
Limit : 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
Master Cylinder and Brake Fluid Level Check
1) Check master cylinder and reservoir for crack, damage and
brake fluid leakage. If any faulty condition exists, correct or
replace.
2) Check that brake fluid level is between MAX and MIN marks
on reservoir.
3. Brake shoe rim

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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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Fluid Pressure Test (If Equipped with LSPV)
Test procedure for LSPV assembly is as follows.
Before testing, confirm the following.
Fuel tank is filled with fuel fully.
Vehicle is equipped with spare tire, tools, jack and jack han-
dle.
1) Stop vehicle on level floor and place approximately about
140 kg (309 Ibs) weight on rear housing so that rear axle
weights 600 kg (1323 Ib).
Rear axle weight
“L” : 600 kg (1323 lb)
2) Install special tool to front and rear brake.
Special tool
Front brake
(A) : 09956-02310
(B) : 55473-82030 (Use the air bleeder plug supplied as a
spare part)
Rear brake
(A) : 09956-02310
(B) : 55473-82030 (Use the air bleeder plug supplied as a
spare part)
3) Depress brake pedal gradually till fluid pressure of front
brake becomes as specified below and check corresponding
pressure of rear brake. It should be within specification given
below.
As done above, apply 100 kg/cm
2 pressure to front brake and
check that rear brake pressure is within specification as given
below.NOTE:
Special tool should be connected to bleeder plug hole of
front (driver’s side brake) and rear brakes.
1. Air bleeder plug
2. Weight
3. Attachment
Front brake Rear brake
5000 kPa
50 kg/cm
2
711 psi3800 – 5100 kPa
38 – 51 kg/cm
2
540 – 725 psi
Front brake Rear brake
10000 kPa
100 kg/cm
2
1422 psi5100 – 6500 kPa
51 – 65 kg/cm
2
725 – 924 psi

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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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PIPE
Inspect the tube for damage, cracks, dents and corrosion. If any
defect is found, replace it.
Front Disc Brake
1. Caliper pin bolt 10. Carrier bolt
2. Boot11. Brake caliper carrier
3. Cylinder slide bush
: Apply rubber grease to mating surface of caliper12. Pad clip
4. Bleeder plug cap 13. Disc brake caliper
5. Bleeder plug 14. Disc brake pad
6. Anti noise shim 15. Piston seal
: Apply brake fluid to all around part of piston seal
7. Disc brake piston
: Apply brake fluid to contact surface of cylinderTightening torque
8. Cylinder bootDo not reuse.
9. Seat ring (boot ring)

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Brake pad
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove caliper pin bolts (2).
3) Remove caliper (1) from caliper carrier.
4) Remove pads (3).
INSPECTION
Check pad lining for wear. When wear exceeds limit, replace with
new one.
Brake pad thickness (lining + pad rim)
Standard : 15 mm (0.59 in.)
Limit : 7 mm (0.28 in.)
1. Caliper
3. Disc
NOTE:
Hang removed caliper (1) with a wire hook (2) or the like
so as to prevent brake hose from bending and twisting
excessively or being pulled.
Don’t operate brake pedal with pads (3) removed.
CAUTION:
Never polish pad lining with sandpaper. If lining is pol-
ished with sandpaper, hard particles of sandpaper will be
deposited in lining and may damage disc. When pad lin-
ing requires correction, replace it with a new one.
NOTE:
When pads are removed, visually inspect caliper for
brake fluid leak. Correct leaky point, if any.

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Caliper assembly
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove brake flexible hose mounting bolt from caliper. As
this will allow fluid to flow out of hose, have a container ready
beforehand.
3) Remove caliper pin bolts.
4) Remove caliper from carrier.
DISASSEMBLY
1) Before disassembly, clean all around caliper with brake fluid.
2) Remove piston set ring (1) and boot from caliper, pry off with
a flat-bladed tool. Be careful not to damage boot.
3) Blow compressed air into cylinder through bolt hole where
flexible hose was fitted. With this air pressure, piston can be
pushed out of cylinder.
4) Remove piston seal using a thin blade like a thickness
gauge, etc.
5) Remove bleeder plug and cap from caliper.
WARNING:
Do not apply too highly compressed air which will cause
piston to jump out of cylinder. Place a cloth (1) to prevent
piston from damage. It should be taken out gradually
with moderately compressed air. Do not place your fin-
gers in front of piston when using compressed air.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage inside (bore side) of cylinder.