1990 Suzuki Sidekick Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Suzuki Sidekick

  • 1990 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
  • 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
  • 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
  • 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, HYDRAULIC BRAKES -> BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL CHECK
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Start engine, then depress brake pedal a few times.
  • Apply approximately 66 lbs. load to brake pedal, and measure pedal armto wall clearance, "B," Fig.
  • Clearance should not exceed the following:
    • On Samurai models, 2...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, HYDRAULIC BRAKES -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> BRAKE PULL -> BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON OR FLASHING, AFTER ENGINE START -> BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON, WITH BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED -> DRAGGING BRAKES -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL -> LOW BRAKING FORCE
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

LOW BRAKING FORCE

  • Fluid leakage from brake lines and/or hoses.
  • Air in brake system.
  • Malfunctioning wheel cylinder and/or caliper assembly.

BRAKE PULL

  • Malfunctioning wheel cylinder and/or caliper assembly.
  • Loose calipers.
  • Restricted brake line or hose.

EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL

  • Partial brake system failure.
  • Insufficient fluid in master cylinder reservoirs.
  • Air in system.

DRAGGING BRAKES

  • Master cyl...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, DRUM BRAKES -> SIDEKICK -> BRAKE DRUM, REPLACE -> BRAKE SHOE, REPLACE -> WHEEL CYLINDER, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6 L4 GAS

BRAKE DRUM, REPLACE

  • Engage parking brake, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheels, then brake drum nuts. Release parking brake lever.
  • Loosen parking brake cable locking nut. Rear part of brake lever cover must be lifted to access brake cable.
  • On 1990 models, to increase clearance between shoe and drum, pull shoe hold down pin stopper plate .2 inch (5 mm) toward center of vehicle, Fig. .
  • On 1991-92 models, to increase clearance between shoe and drum, proceed as follows:
    • Remove backing plate plug.
    • Insert screwdriver into plug hole till its tip contacts shoe hold down spring, then push hol...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> BRAKE BOOSTER OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS

Refer to Figs through when performing this procedure.

  • Remove piston rod from booster, then push rod clevis and nut.
  • Set booster in booster overhaul set No. 09950-88210, Fig.
  • Tighten tool bolt clockwise until No. 1 body projecting part and No.2 body depressed part fit each other, Fig. Mark both body parts.
  • Remove booster from tool, then separate No. 1 and No. 2 bodies. Hold both bodies carefully to prevent either body from jumping off by spring force.
  • Remove piston return spring.
  • From No. 2 body, remove boot, air cleaner elements and air cleaner separator.
  • On Sidekick models, ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, HYDRAULIC BRAKES -> MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Clean any dirt from around reservoir cap. Remove cap, then brake fluid.
  • Remove reservoir connector screw, Fig., then reservoir.
  • Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder. Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surfaces.
  • Remove master cylinder attaching bolts, then master cylinder.
  • Adjust clearance of booster piston rod to master cylinder piston as follows:
    • Push piston rod several times to ensure reaction disc is in place.
    • Measure with gasket in place on master cylinder and booster at atmospheric pressure.
    • Set measuring tool No. 09950-98210 or equivalent, on master cyl...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> 4WD SWITCH -> RWAL ECM -> WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6 L4 GAS

RWAL ECM

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove left side radio speaker from instrument panel.
  • Remove engine ECM with cover, bracket and fuse box from steering column holder.
  • Disconnect coupler from RWAL ECM, then remove RWAL ECM from dash panel.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

  • Turn ignition switch Off, then remove sensor cover.
  • Disconnect coupler from sensor, then remove sensor from differential carrier.
  • Rev...

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