1996 Suzuki Esteem Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Suzuki Esteem

  • 1996 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:3

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Brake Pedal Travel Check
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Brake Pedal Height

The brake pedal should be at the same height as clutch pedal. Ensure distance between brake booster mounting surface (with gasket) and pushrod clevis pin hole is as follows:

  • On Samurai models, 4.94-4.98 inches (125.5-126.5 mm)
  • On 1993-95 Sidekick models, 6.60-6.64 inches (167.6-168.6 mm)
  • On Swift models, 4.51-4.54 inches (114.5-115.5 mm).

Brake Pedal Travel Check

  • Start engine, then depress brake pedal a few times.
  • Apply approximately 66 lbs. load to brake pedal, and measu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Esteem & Swift -> Master Cylinder Bleeding -> Samurai, Sidekick & X-90 -> System Bleeding
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 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

Samurai, Sidekick & X-90

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

On Sidekick and X-90 models, bleeding is required at four places; both front wheels, pressure limit valve and left rear wheel cylinder, Fig. .

Esteem & Swift

The hydraulic lines of the brake system are based on a diagonal split system. When a brake line or hose is...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship between front wheel and axle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • If caliper assembly is to be serviced, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, do not disconnect brake line fitting from c...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Master Cylinder, Replace."
  • Remove circlip, then the primary piston.
  • Remove pi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper Service -> Caliper, Replace -> Disc, Replace -> Esteem, Sidekick, Swift & X-90 -> Front -> Pads, Replace -> Parking Brake, Adjust -> Rear -> Samurai -> Seal, Piston Dust Boot & Parking Brake Cam, Replace -> Swift
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

Front

Samurai
Pads, Replace
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel assembly.
  • Remove caliper anti-rattle clip, Figs. and .
  • Remove caliper guide pin caps.
  • Using a 6 mm Allen wrench, remove caliper guide pins.
  • Remove pad protectors, then the caliper cylinder.
  • Remove brake pads.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Tighten caliper bolts to specification.
    • Install wheel assemblies.
    • Lower vehicle and perform brake test.
Caliper Service
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect brake hose from caliper.
  • Remove caliper guide pin caps.
  • Using a 6 mm Allen wrench, remove caliper g...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Brake Pedal Travel Check
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

Brake Pedal Height

The brake pedal should be at the same height as clutch pedal. Ensure distance between brake booster mounting surface (with gasket) and pushrod clevis pin hole is as follows:

  • On Samurai models, 4.94-4.98 inches (125.5-126.5 mm)
  • On 1993-95 Sidekick models, 6.60-6.64 inches (167.6-168.6 mm)
  • On Swift models, 4.51-4.54 inches (114.5-115.5 mm).

Brake Pedal Travel Check

  • Start engine, then depress brake pedal a few times.
  • Apply approximately 66 lbs. load to brake pedal, and measu...

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