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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 -> 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: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 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 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+.

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Brake Drum, Replace -> Brake Shoe, Replace -> Esteem -> Esteem & Swift -> Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara & X-90 -> Swift -> Wheel Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 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 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 -> Brake System Bleed -> Esteem & Swift -> Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara & X-90 -> Master Cylinder -> System Bleed
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS

Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe fluid from paint and clean painted surface.

System Bleed

Esteem & Swift

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 ...

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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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