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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Suzuki -> Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Brake Drum, Replace -> Brake Shoe, Replace -> Grand Vitara, Vitara -> Wheel Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
Brake Drum, Replace
Grand Vitara, Vitara
- Engage parking brake, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheels and brake drum nuts, then release parking brake lever.
- Loosen parking brake cable locking nut, then lift rear part of brake lever cover to access brake cable.
- 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:
- Depress brake pedal five times to obtain proper drum to shoe clearance.
- Adjust parking brake cable as outlined under .
Brake Shoe, Replace
Grand Vitara, Vitara
Refer to Fig. , duri...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Suzuki -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Brake Pedal Travel Inspection
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki 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 Grand Vitara and Vitara models, 8.19-8.58 inches (208-218).
Brake Pedal Travel Inspection
- Start engine, then depress brake pedal a few ti...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Suzuki -> Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 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 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Suzuki -> Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
- Remove caliper pin bolts, Fig. .
- Remove caliper from calipe...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Suzuki -> 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: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
Low Braking Force
- Fluid leakage from brake lines and/or hoses.
- Air in brake system.
- Faulting wheel cylinder and/or caliper assembly.
Brake Pull
- Faulting 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 cylinde...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Suzuki -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Grand Vitara, Vitara -> Master Cylinder -> System Bleed
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 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
Grand Vitara, Vitara
Bleeding is required at four places; both front wheels, pressure limit valve and left rear wheel cylinder, Fig. .
Master Cylinder
On Grand Vitara and Vitara models, when the master cylinder hydraulic system has been opened in any way, the master cylinder must be bled before system bleeding can be done.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid. Wait for at least 1 minute before proceeding...
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