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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+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

Refer to "Diagnosis & T... "

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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+.

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Brake Drum, Replace -> Brake Shoe, Replace -> Esteem -> Esteem & Swift -> Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara & X-90 -> Swift -> Wheel Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 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 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+.

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 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 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 -> 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: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 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 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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