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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Fluid Leakage Inspection -> Road Test -> Substandard Or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 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 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Brake Pedal Travel Inspection
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 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 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 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 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 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 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • Clean any dirt from around reservoir cap. Remove cap, then drain brake fluid into appropriate container.
  • Remove reservoir connector screw, Fig. , then the reservoir.
  • Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder. Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surfaces.
  • Remove master cylinder attaching bolts, then the master cylinder.
  • Adjust clearance of booster piston rod to master cylinder piston as follows:
    • Push piston rod several times to ensure reaction disc is in place.
    • Measure with gasket in place on master cylinder and booster at atmospheric pressure.
    • Set measurin...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 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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