2002 Suzuki Vitara Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1999-2000 ESTEEM -> 2001-02 ESTEEM -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> GRAND VITARA & VITARA w/TYPE 1 ABS -> GRAND VITARA & VITARA w/TYPE 2 ABS -> Less Scan Tool -> SIDEKICK & X90 w/1.6L ENGINE & SWIFT -> SIDEKICK, X90 & 1997-98 ESTEEM w/1.8L ENGINE -> Wiring Diagrams -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Scan Tool
  • Using jumper wire connect diagnostic switch terminal of DIAG-2 connector to ground, Fig. .
  • Connect positive probe of analog voltmeter to positive terminal of battery and negative probe to diagnostic output terminal of DIAG-2 connector.
  • Turn ignition to On position.
  • Read deflection of voltmeter indicator which represents diagnostic trouble codes, Fig. . When more than two diagnostic trouble codes are stored in memory, deflection for each code is repeated three times starting with the smallest code number in increasing order.
  • After c...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Fluid Leakage Inspection -> Road Test -> Substandard Or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 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 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 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 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Suzuki Vitara 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: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 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 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 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 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 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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