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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 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Fluid Leakage Inspection -> Road Test -> Substandard Or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 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 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 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Fluid Leakage Inspection -> Road Test -> Substandard Or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 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 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 -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Brake Pedal Travel Inspection
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 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 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 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+.
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: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 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 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 -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster Overhaul -> Esteem, Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara & X-90 -> Power Brake Unit, Replace -> Swift
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 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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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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