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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Suzuki Sidekick
- 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
- 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, CID:97, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:97, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
- 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1840, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 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: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 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 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
- Parking brake lever should be adjusted as follows:
- On Esteem models, 3-5 notches.
- On Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara and X-90 models, 5-7 notches.
- On Swift models, 4-9 notches.
- On all models, lever should be adjusted with 44 lbs. of pull applied, Fig. .
- Adjust travel by loosening self lock...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 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: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JX 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 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 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: 1998 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JX 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 pres...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 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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