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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
- 1996 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
- 1996 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
- 1996 Suzuki Sidekick JA 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
- 1996 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1840, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Sidekick 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 Sidekick JA 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 Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> ABS-VI -> System Service -> ABS Hydraulic Modulator & Master Cylinder Assembly -> ABS Hydraulic Modulator Gears -> ABS Hydraulic Modulator Solenoid Assembly -> ABS Lamp Driver Module -> Adjustments -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Enable Relay -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Inspection -> Manual Bleeding -> Pressure Bleeding -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> Wheel Bleed Sequence
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Inspection
The hydraulic lines of this brake system are based on a diagonal split system. When a brake line or hose is disconnected, bleeding operation must be performed at both ends of the line disconnected.
Prior to bleeding brakes, both front and rear displacement cylinder pistons must be returned to the top-most or home position. Motor re-home cannot be performed if current diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) are present. If DTC's are present, vehicle must be repaired and DTC's cleared before performing the motor rehome function. Perform this procedure as follows:
- R...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Pull -> Brake Warning Light On Or Flashing, After Engine Start -> Brake Warning Light On, w/Brake Pedal Applied -> Dragging Brakes -> Excessive Pedal Travel -> Low Braking Force
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick JX 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 c...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 4WD Switch -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Testing -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Pressure Limit (Isolation/Dump) Valve -> RWAL Relay -> RWAL System Electric Circuit Check -> Stop Light Switch -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Release parking brake. Momentarily jump terminal 5 of monitor coupler to terminal 3, Fig. . Connect jumper for longer than 2 seconds. Brake warning light should start flashing.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Each code consists of short flashes and a final long flash. Flashing is repeated until ignition key is turned Off.
If engine is turned Off before code is read, the code will be lost. There may be cases where the code will reappear when the engine is restarted. But in other cases it may be necessary to drive the vehicle to reproduce ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 4WD Switch -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Testing -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Pressure Limit (Isolation/Dump) Valve -> RWAL Relay -> RWAL System Electric Circuit Check -> Stop Light Switch -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Release parking brake. Momentarily jump terminal 5 of monitor coupler to terminal 3, Fig. . Connect jumper for longer than 2 seconds. Brake warning light should start flashing.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Each code consists of short flashes and a final long flash. Flashing is repeated until ignition key is turned Off.
If engine is turned Off before code is read, the code will be lost. There may be cases where the code will reappear when the engine is restarted. But in other cases it may be necessary to drive the vehicle to reproduce ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Adjustment
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
Adjustment
- Parking brake lever should be adjusted as follows:
- On Samurai models, 3-8 notches.
- On Sidekick and X-90 models, 6-8 notches.
- On Swift models, 4-9 notches.
- ...
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