1991 Suzuki Sidekick Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Suzuki Sidekick

  • 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
  • 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
  • 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
  • 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JL 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, DRUM BRAKES -> SIDEKICK -> BRAKE DRUM, REPLACE -> BRAKE SHOE, REPLACE -> WHEEL CYLINDER, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JL 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 1991 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 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: 1991 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 1991 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, DISC BRAKES -> REAR DISC BRAKE SERVICE -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Disc, Replace -> Pads, Replace -> Parking Brake, Adjust -> SWIFT
Vehicle: 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

SWIFT

Pads, Replace
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
  • Remove caliper pin bolts, then release parking brake lever.
  • Remove caliper from caliper carrier. Hang removed caliper with wire hook to prevent damage to brake hose.
  • Remove pads.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Using tool shown in Fig. , Turn caliper piston clockwise to obtain clearance between disc and pad.
    • Torque caliper pin bolts to specifications.
    • Once job has been completed, depress brake pedal five times to obtain proper disc to pad clearance.
Caliper, Replace
  • Raise and support vehicle, the...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, HYDRAULIC BRAKES -> BLEEDING BRAKES -> MASTER CYLINDER BLEEDING -> SYSTEM BLEEDING
Vehicle: 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe fluid from paint and clean painted surface.

SYSTEM BLEEDING

On Samurai models, bleeding is required at four places; both front wheels, P & B valve and left rear wheel cylinder, Fig

On Sidekick models, bleeding is required at four places; both front wheels, pressure limit valve and left rear wheel cylinder, Fig.

On Swift models, hydraulic lines of the brake system are based on a diagonal split system. When a brake line or hose is disconnected, bleeding operation must be pe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, HYDRAULIC BRAKES -> DIAGNOSIS -> CHECKING FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE -> ROAD TEST -> SUBSTANDARD OR CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID
Vehicle: 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS

ROAD TEST

Brakes should be tested on dry, clean, smooth and reasonable level roadway which is not crowned. Road test brakes by making brake applications with both light and heavy pedal forces at various speeds to determine if car stops evenly and effectively.

Also drive car to see if it leads to one side without brake application. If it does, check tire pressure, front end alignment and front suspension attachments for looseness.

CHECKING FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE

Check master cylinder fluid levels. While a slight drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining wear, an abnormally lo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

SUZUKI, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> 4WD SWITCH -> RWAL ECM -> WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Vehicle: 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JS 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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