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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki X-90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki X-90 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 X-90 JLX 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki X-90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki X-90 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: 1997 Suzuki X-90 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 c...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki X-90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki X-90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> ABS Electronic Control Unit -> ABS Hydraulic Control Unit -> ABS Hydraulic Modulator & Master Cylinder Assembly -> ABS Hydraulic Modulator Gears -> ABS Hydraulic Modulator Solenoid Assembly -> ABS Lamp Driver Module -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Module -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Enable Relay -> Esteem -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> G Sensor -> Grand Vitara & Vitara -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> Sidekick & X90 -> Swift
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki X-90 JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

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

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 end of tube ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki X-90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki X-90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1999-2000 ESTEEM -> 2001-02 ESTEEM -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> GRAND VITARA & VITARA w/TYPE 1 ABS -> GRAND VITARA & VITARA w/TYPE 2 ABS -> Less Scan Tool -> SIDEKICK & X90 w/1.6L ENGINE & SWIFT -> SIDEKICK, X90 & 1997-98 ESTEEM w/1.8L ENGINE -> Wiring Diagrams -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki X-90 JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Scan Tool
  • Using jumper wire connect diagnostic switch terminal of DIAG-2 connector to ground, Fig. .
  • Connect positive probe of analog voltmeter to positive terminal of battery and negative probe to diagnostic output terminal of DIAG-2 connector.
  • Turn ignition to On position.
  • Read deflection of voltmeter indicator which represents diagnostic trouble codes, Fig. . When more than two diagnostic trouble codes are stored in memory, deflection for each code is repeated three times starting with the smallest code number in increasing order.
  • After c...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki X-90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki X-90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki X-90 JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

When the brake pedal is depressed, a vacuum builds up in the booster which amplifies the pedal force, pressing on the piston in the master cylinder. The piston raises the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder. This hydraulic pressure ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki X-90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Suzuki X-90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster Overhaul -> Esteem, Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara & X-90 -> Power Brake Unit, Replace -> Swift
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki X-90 JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Power Brake Unit, Replace

  • Remove master cylinder from booster as outlined under " Master Cylinder, Replace," in "Hydraulic Brakes."
  • Disconnect pushrod clevis from brake pedal arm.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from booster.
  • Remove booster attaching nuts, then the booster assembly.
  • Reverse procedure to install, then ensure brake pedal height and pedal travel is correct as outlined under "Brake Pedal Height, Adjust," and "Brake Pedal Travel Check" in "Hydraulic Brakes."

Brake Booster Overhaul

Swift

Refer to Fig., when performing this procedure.

  • Remove piston rod from booster, then the pushrod clev...

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