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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Suzuki -> Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Suzuki -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2003 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under .
  • Remove circlip, then the primary piston.
  • Remove piston stopper b...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Suzuki -> Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Parking brake lever should be adjusted as follows:
    • 5-7 notches.
  • Lever should be adjusted with 44 lbs., of pull applied, Fig. .
  • Adjust travel by loosening self locking nut, Fig. .

Service Brake

These brakes are self-adjusting, b...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Suzuki -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Fluid Leakage Inspection -> Road Test -> Substandard Or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Vehicle: 2003 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 vehicle stops evenly and effectively.

Also road test vehicle to see if it pulls to one side without brake application. If it does, inspect tire pressure, front end alignment and front suspension attachments for looseness.

Brake Fluid Leakage Inspection

Inspect master cylinder fluid levels. While a slight drop in reservoir level does result from normal linin...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Suzuki -> Drum Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Suzuki -> Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
  • Remove caliper pin bolts, Fig. .
  • Remove caliper from calipe...

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