brake pedal SUZUKI SWIFT 2008 2.G Service Owner's Manual

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Rear Brake Hose / Pipe ConstructionS7RS0B4101003
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Brakes Diagnosis NoteS7RS0B4104001
Road Testing Brakes
Brakes should be tested on dry, clean, smooth and
reasonably level roadway which is not crowned. Road
test brakes by making brake applications with both light
and heavy pedal forces at vari ous speeds to determine if
the vehicle stops evenly and effectively. Also drive
vehicle to see if it leads to one side or the other without
brake application. If it does, check the tire pressure, front
wheel alignment and front suspension attachments for
looseness. See diagnosis table for other causes. Brake Fluid Leaks
Check the master cylinder fl
uid levels. While a slight
drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining
wear, an abnormally low leve l indicates a leak in the
system. In such a case, chec k the entire brake system
for leakage. If even a slight ev idence of leakage is noted,
the cause should be corrected or defective parts should
be replaced.
Substandard or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Improper brake fluid, mineral oil or water in the fluid may
cause the brake fluid to boil or the rubber components in
the hydraulic system to deteriorate.
[A]: ABS model 6. Master cylinder13. ESP® hydraulic unit
[B]: ESP ® model 7. From hydraulic unit to 4-way joint right : 11 N⋅m (11.0 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
1. From master cylinder primary to hydraulic unit 8. From hydraulic unit to 4-way joint left: 15 N⋅m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lb-ft)
2. From master cylinder secondary to hydraulic unit 9. 4-way joint: 16 N⋅m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
3. From hydraulic unit to right front brake 10.4-way joint to left rear brake hose : 19 N⋅m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 lb-ft)
4. From hydraulic unit to left front brake 11. 4-way joint to right rear brake hose
5. ABS hydraulic unit 12. Master cylinder fixing nut
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A: View A4. Right rear brake hose8. Flexible hose joint bolt
1. To left rear brake hose 5. Left rear brake hose to left brake9. Caliper
2. To right rear brake hose 6. Right rear brake hose to right brake: 16 N⋅m (1.6 kgf-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
3. Left rear brake hose 7. Brake flexible hose: 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

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If deterioration of rubber is evident, disassemble all
hydraulic parts and wash with alcohol. Dry these parts
with compressed air before assembly to keep alcohol out
of the system. Replace all rubber parts in the system,
including hoses. Also, when working on the brake
mechanisms, check for fluid on the linings.
If excessive fluid is found, replace the pads. If master cylinder piston seals
are satisfactory, check for
leakage or excessive heat co nditions. If leakage is not
found, drain fluid, flush with brake fluid, refill and bleed
system.
The system must be flushed if there is any doubt as to
the grade of fluid in the system or if fluid has been used
which contained parts that have been subjected to
contaminated fluid.
Brakes Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B4104002
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Not enough braking force Brake oil leakage from brake lines Locate leaking point and repair.
Brake disc or brake pad stained with oil Clean or replace.
Overheated brakes Determine cause and repair.
Badly worn brake pad Replace.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Repair or replace.
Malfunctioning brake booster Check system and replace assembly.
Malfunctioning brake master cylinder Check system and replace as necessary.
Air in system Bleed system.
Malfunctioning ABS (ESP ®). Check system and replace as necessary.
Brake pull (Brakes not
working in unison) Brake pad and disc are wet with water or
stained with oil in some brakes Clean or replace.
Disc is out of round in some brakes Replace.
Tires are inflated unequally Inflate equally.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Adjust as prescribed.
Unmatched tires on same axle Tires with approximately the same amount of
tread should be used on the same axle.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses Check for soft hoses and damaged lines.
Replace with new hoses and new double-
walled steel brake tubing.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Caliper should slide.
Check for stuck or sluggish pistons and proper
lubrication of caliper slide pin.
Loose suspension parts Check all suspension mountings.
Loose calipers Check and torque bolts to specifications.
Noise (High pitched
squeak without brake
applied) Contact wear indicator to brake disc
Replace brake pads.
Worn brake pad Replace brake pads.
Excessive pedal travel
(Pedal stroke too large) Partial brake system failure
Check brake systems and repair as necessary.
Brake fluid leaking Repair the leaking point and bleed air.
Air in system (soft / spongy pedal) Bleed system.
Brake locked Malfunctioning ABS (ESP®) Check system referri ng to “ABS Check in
Section 4E” or “Electronic Stability Program
System Check in Section 4F”.
Dragging brakes (A very
light drag is present in all
brakes immediately after
pedal is released.) Master cylinder pistons not returning
correctly
Replace master cylinder.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses Check for soft hoses or damaged pipes and
replace with new hoses and/or new brake
piping.
Incorrect parking brake adjustment on
rear brakes Check and adjust to correct specifications.
Weakened or broken return springs in
rear brakes. Replace.
Sluggish parking brake cables or linkage Repair or replace.
Brake caliper piston sticking Repair as necessary.
Badly worn piston seal in caliper Replace piston seal.
Improper brake pedal free height Check brake pedal free height.

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Pedal pulsation (Pedal
pulsates when depressed
for braking)Damaged or loose wheel bearings
Replace wheel bearings.
Distorted steering knuckle or rear wheel
spindle Replace knuckle or rear wheel spindle.
Excessive disc lateral runout Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine disc.
Parallelism between brake pad and disc
not within specifications Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine disc.
Brake caliper piston sticking Repair as necessary.
Braking noise Worn or distorted brake pad Replace pads.
Loose front wheel bearings Replace wheel bearings.
Distorted backing plates or loose
mounting bolts Replace or retighten securing bolts.
Contact wear indicator to brake disc Replace brake pad.
Brake warning light lights
after engine start Parking brake applied
Release parking brake and check that brake
warning light turns off.
Insufficient amount of brake fluid Investigate leaky point, correct it and add
brake fluid.
Brake fluid leaking Investigate leaky point, correct it and add
brake fluid.
Brake warning light circuit faulty Repair circuit.
Malfunctioning EBD system Check system referring to “EBD Warning Light
(Brake Warning Light) Comes ON Steady in
Section 4E”.
Brake warning light turns
on when brake is applied Brake fluid leaking
Investigate leaky point, correct it and add
brake fluid.
Insufficient amount of brake fluid Investigate leaky point, correct it and add
brake fluid.
Brake warning light fails
to turn on even when
parking brake is applied Brake warning light circuit faulty
Replace bulb or repair circuit.
ABS warning light or
ESP
® warning light turns
on after engine start Malfunctioning ABS (ESP
®) Check system referri ng to “ABS Check in
Section 4E” or “Electronic Stability Program
System Check in Section 4F”.
ABS warning light or
ESP
® warning light turns
on when brake is applied Malfunctioning ABS (ESP
®) Check system referri ng to “ABS Check in
Section 4E” or “Electronic Stability Program
System Check in Section 4F”.
ABS warning light or
ESP
® warning light does
not turn on for 2 sec. after
ignition switch has turned
ON Bulb burnt out
Replace bulb.
Malfunctioning ABS (ESP ®) Check system referri ng to “ABS Check in
Section 4E” or “Electronic Stability Program
System Check in Section 4F”.
ABS warning light flashes New ABS hydraulic unit / control module
assembly installed. Perform “ABS Hydraulic
Unit Operation Check
in Section 4E”.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item

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Repair Instructions
Brake Pedal ComponentsS7RS0B4106019
CAUTION!
Never disassemble brake pedalassembly.
Disassemble will spoil its originalfunction. If
faulty condition is found, replaceit with new
one.

Brake Pedal Free Height InspectionS7RS0B4106001
1) Check brake pedal free height. If it is not within specification, check and ad just following item 2) and
6).
Brake pedal free height “a” from carpet
130 – 150 mm (5.1 – 5.9 in.) 2) Check measurement between booster mounting
surface and center of clevis pin hole. When booster
push rod clevis has been reinstalled, it is important
that the measurement is adj usted (refer to “Brake
Booster Inspection and Adjustment”).
3) Check stop light switch position . Adjust it if it is out of
specification.
4) Check pedal for dent.
5) Check brake booster for installation.
6) Check brake booster push rod for length.
Brake Pedal Play InspectionS7RS0B4106002
Pedal play should be within the following specification. If
out of specification, check stop light switch for proper
installation position and adjust if necessary.
Also check pedal shaft bolt and booster clevis pin
installation for looseness and replace if defective.
Brake pedal play
“a”
: 1 – 8 mm (0.04 – 0.31 in.)
1. Brake pedal : 13 N⋅m (1,3 kgf-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
2. Brake pedal bracket
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2
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Excessive Pedal Travel InspectionS7RS0B4106003
1) Start engine.
2) Depress brake pedal a few times.
3) With brake pedal depressed with approximately 300 N (30 kg, 66 lbs) load, measure brake pedal to wall
(dash panel silencer) clearance “a”. If clearance “a”
is less than specification, the most possible cause is
air in lines. Should clearance “a” remain less than
specification even after bleeding of system, other
possible infrequent cause is booster push rod length
out of adjustment.
• Bleed brake system. Refer to “Air Bleeding of Brake System”.
Brake arm pedal to wall clearance “a”
When pedal depressed at 300 N (30 kg, 66 lbs):
over 75 mm (2.95 in.)
Brake Fluid Level InspectionS7RS0B4106004
1) Check master cylinder, reservoir and reservoir hose (if equipped) 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.
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 driving, replenis h 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.

Stop Light Switch AdjustmentS7RS0B4106005
Adjustment should be made as follows. Pull up brake
pedal toward you and while holding it there, adjust
switch position so that clea rance between end of thread
and brake pedal is as specified. Then lock it by turning
clockwise.
Clearance between brake pedal and stop light switch
“a”: 1.2 – 2.2 mm (0.05 – 0.08 in.)
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Air Bleeding of Brake SystemS7RS0B4106006
CAUTION!
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If
fluid should accidentally touch painted
surface, immediately wipe fluid from paint
and clean painted surface.

Bleeding operation is necessary to remove air whenever
it entered hydraulic brake system.
Hydraulic lines of brake system are based on the
diagonal split system. When a brake pipe or hose was
disconnected at the wheel, bleeding operation must be
performed at both ends of the line of the removed pipe or
hose. When any joint part of the master cylinder of other
joint part between the master cylinder and each brake
(wheel) was removed, the hydraulic brake system must
be bled at all 4 wheel brakes.
NOTE
Perform bleeding operation starting with rear
brake caliper farthest from master cylinder
and then at front caliper of the same brake
line. Do the same on the other brake line.

1) Fill master cylinder rese rvoir with brake fluid and
keep at least one-half full of fluid during bleeding
operation.
Brake fluid
: Refer to reservoir cap (1) 2) Remove bleeder plug cap. Attach a vinyl tube (1) to
bleeder plug, and insert the other end into container
(2).
3) Depress brake pedal several times, and then while holding it depressed, loosen bleeder plug about one-
third to one-half turn.
4) When fluid pressure in cy linder 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 referring to “Front Disc
Brake Components in Section 4B” and “Rear Disc
Brake Components in Section 4C”.
1. Right front brake caliper 3. Right rear brake caliper
2. Left front brake caliper 4. Left rear brake caliper
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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 reserv oir up to specified level.
10) Check brake pedal for sponginess. If found spongy, repeat entire procedure of bleeding.
Front Brake Hose / Pipe Removal and
Installation
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“Front Brake Hose / Pipe Construction”
CAUTION!
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted
surfaces. Painted surfaces will be damaged
by brake fluid, flush it with water immediately
if any fluid is spilled.

Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle properly. Remove tire and wheel.
NOTE
This operation is not necessary when
removing pipes connecting master cylinder.

2) Clean dirt and foreign mate rial from both flexible
hose end and pipe end fittings.
3) Drain brake fluid in reservoir.
4) Remove brake flexible hose or pipe.
Installation
Reverse brake flexible hose removal procedure, noting
the following.
• Make sure that steering wh eel is in straight-forward
position and flexible hose has not twist or kink.
• Check to make sure that flexible 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. Refer to “Air Bleeding of Brake System”.
• Perform brake test and check installed part for fluid leakage.
Rear Brake Hose / Pipe Removal and
Installation
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CAUTION!
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted
surfaces. Painted surfaces will be damaged
by brake fluid, flush it with water immediately
if any fluid is spilled.

Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle properly. Remove tire and wheel.
2) Clean dirt and foreign material from both flexible hose end and pipe end fittings.
3) Drain brake fluid in reservoir.
4) Remove brake flexible hose or pipe.
Installation
Reverse brake flexible hose removal procedure, noting
the following.
• Fill and maintain brake fluid level in reservoir.
• Bleed brake system. Refer to “Air Bleeding of Brake System”.
• Perform brake test and check each installed part for fluid leakage.
• Never reuse protector nut once removed. Be sure to use a new one.
• Install clamps properly referring to the figure and tighten bolts.
• When installing hose, make sure that it has no twist or
kink.
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6) Connect clutch reservoir hose (1) to reservoir (2) and install reservoir hose clamp (3) (M/T model).
7) Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid up to its MAX
mark.
8) After completing the work, bleed air from brake and clutch system referring to “Air Bleeding of Brake
System” and “Air Bleeding of Clutch System in
Section 5C” (M/T model).
9) Check each installed parts for fluid leakage
10) Check brake pedal for play referring to “Brake Pedal Play Inspection”.
11) Perform brake test and check fluid leakage.
Master Cylinder Reservoir Removal and
Installation
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CAUTION!
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint.
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted
surfaces.

Removal 1) Remove windshield wiper referring to “Windshield Wiper Removal and Insta llation in Section 9D”.
2) Remove cowl top panel referring to “Cowl Top Components in Section 9K”.
3) Disconnect fluid level s witch coupler on reservoir.
4) Clean outside of reservoir.
5) Take out fluid with syringe or such.
6) Disconnect clutch reservoir hose clamp (2) and hose (3) from reservoir (1) (M/T model). 7) Remove reservoir bolt (1).
8) Remove reservoir (2) and grommets (3).
Installation 1) When using new grommets, lubricate them with the same fluid as the one to fill reservoir with. Then
press-fit grommets (1) to reservoir (2). Grommets
must be seated in place.
2) Install reservoir (2) to master cylinder with bolt (a).
Tightening torque
Reservoir bolt (a): 2.5 N·m (0.25 kgf-m, 2.0 lb-ft)
3) Connect fluid level switch coupler on reservoir.
4) Connect clutch reservoir hose (1) to reservoir (2) (M/ T model).
5) Install clutch reservoir hose clamp (3) (M/T model).
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2
3
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Booster Operation InspectionS7RS0B4106016
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
For this check, make su re that no air is in
hydraulic line.

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.
NOTE
If defective, inspect vacuum lines and sealing
parts, and replace any faulty part. When this
has been done, repeat the entire test.

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.
Check Air Tightness Under Load 1) With engine running, depress brake pedal. Then stop engine while holding brake pedal depressed.
1. 1st 2. 2nd3. 3rd
1. 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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2) Hold brake pedal depressed for 30 seconds. If pedal height does not change, condition is good. But it isn’t
if pedal rises.
Brake Booster Removal and InstallationS7RS0B4106017
Removal
1) Recover refrigerant from A/C system by using recovery and recycling equipment referring to
“Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge in
Section 7B” or “Operation Procedure for Refrigerant
Charge in Section 7B”.
2) Remove master cylinder assembly from booster referring to “Master Cylin der Assembly Removal and
Installation”.
3) Remove cowl top cover and cowl top panel referring to “Cowl Top Components in Section 9K”.
4) Remove suction hose referring to “Major Components of A/C System in Section 7B” or “Major
Components of A/C System in Section 7B”.
5) Disconnect vacuum hose from booster referring to “Brake Booster Components”.
6) Remove push rod clevis pin and booster mounting nuts and then remove booster. Installation
1) Loosen brake pedal bracket mounting bolt.
2) Install booster (2) to dash panel. Then connect push rod clevis (3) to pedal arm with clevis pin (1) and clip
(4).
3) Tighten booster mounting nuts (a) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Booster mounting nut (a): 13 N·m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5
lb-ft)
4) Tighten brake pedal bracket mounting bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pedal bracket mounting bolt (b): 13 N·m (
1.3 kgf-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
5) Install suction hose referring to “Major Components of A/C System in Section 7B” or “Major Components
of A/C System in Section 7B”.
6) Install cowl top panel and cowl top cover referring to
“Cowl Top Components in Section 9K”.
7) Install master cylinder assembly to booster referring to “Master Cylinder Assembly Removal and
Installation”.
8) Fill reservoir with specified fluid.
9) Bleed air from brake system.
H: Hold
T: 30 seconds
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