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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Suzuki Sidekick
- 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
- 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
- 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JA 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
- 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1840, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Esteem & Swift -> Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara & X-90 -> Master Cylinder -> System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 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 Bleed
Esteem & Swift
The 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 performed at both ends of the line disconnected.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir. Reservoir should be kept at least half full during bleeding operation.
- Remove bleeder plug cap, then attach vinyl tube to bleeder plug of component to be bled. Insert other ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Brake Pedal Travel Inspection
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 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 Esteem and Swift models, 4.51-4.54 inches (114.5-115.5 mm).
- On Grand Vitara and Vitara models, 7.60-7.99 inches (193-203 mm) for 1999 and 8.19-8.58 inches (208-218) for 2000-02.
- On Sidekick and X-90 models, 6.60-6.64 inches (167.6-168.6 mm)
Brake Pedal Travel Inspection
- Start engine, then depress brake pedal a few times.
- Apply ap...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Fluid Leakage Inspection -> Road Test -> Substandard Or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 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 road test vehicle to see if it pulls to one side without brake application. If it does, check tire pressure, front end alignment and front suspension attachments for looseness.
Brake Fluid Leakage Inspection
Check master cylinder fluid levels. While a slight drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining wear, ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS
The ABS controls the fluid pressure applied to the wheel cylinder of each brake from the master cylinder so that each wheel is not locked even when hard braking...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
- Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Master Cylinder, Replace."
- Remove circlip, then the primary piston.
- Remove pisto...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Brake Drum, Replace -> Brake Shoe, Replace -> Esteem -> Esteem & Swift -> Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara & X-90 -> Swift -> Wheel Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS
Brake Drum, Replace
Esteem
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Remove drum screws.
- Release parking brake lever.
- Remove parking brake lever cover, then loosen parking brake cable locking nut.
- 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 hold-down spring as shown, Fig. .
- Remove brake drum by fitting two 8 mm bolts into holes on drum and extracting drum off wheel hub.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Before installing drum, maximize...
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