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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Brake Pedal Travel Inspection
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 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: 2001 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 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 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: 2001 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 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 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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