Suzuki Grand Vitara JB627. Manual — part 171

4A-3 Brake Control System and Diagnosis:

Rear Brake Hose / Pipe Construction

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5. ABS (ESP

®) hydraulic unit / control module assembly

: 11 N

⋅m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)

6. Master cylinder

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1. To left rear brake hose

3. Left rear brake hose

2. To right rear brake hose

4. Right rear brake hose

Brake Control System and Diagnosis: 4A-4

Master Cylinder Assembly Construction

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The master cylinder has two pistons, two pressure seal (3) and two separating seal (4). Its hydraulic pressure is
produced in the primary (A in the figure) and secondary (B) chambers. The hydraulic pressure produced in the primary
chamber (A) acts on the front right and rear left brakes.
Also, the hydraulic pressure produced in the secondary chamber (B) acts on the front left and rear right brakes.

WARNING

!

Brake master cylinder cannot be disassembled. When anything faulty is found in it, it must be replaced
as an assembly.

CAUTION

!

Brake master cylinder cannot be disassembled in principle. Should primary piston (1) have come off
from cylinder while dismounting or handling it, wash it in the same specified fluid as that in reservoir
and place it back in cylinder.

Booster Assembly Construction

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The booster is located between the master cylinder and the brake pedal. It is so designed that the force created when
the brake pedal is depressed is mechanically increased combined with the engine vacuum.

CAUTION

!

• Never disassemble brake booster assembly. If it is found faulty, replace it with new assembly.
• The torque values specified are for dry, unlubricated fasteners. If any hydraulic component is

removed or brake line disconnected, bleed the brake system.

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2. Secondary piston

6. Secondary piston return spring

8. O-ring

5. Primary piston return spring

7. Grommet

9. Master cylinder body

4A-5 Brake Control System and Diagnosis:

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Brake Diagnosis Note

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Road Test for Brakes
Brakes should be tested on dry, clean, smooth and
reasonably 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 the vehicle stops evenly and effectively.
Also drive vehicle to see if it leads to one side or the
other without brake application. If it does, check the tire
pressure, front end alignment and front suspension
attachments for looseness.
See diagnosis flow table for other causes.

Brake Fluid Inspection
Brake fluid leaks
Check the master cylinder fluid levels. While a slight
drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining
wear, an abnormally low level indicates a leak in the
system. In such a case, check the entire brake system
for leakage. If even a slight evidence of leakage is noted,
the cause should be corrected or defective parts should
be replaced.
If fluid level is lower than the minimum level of reservoir,
refilling is necessary.
Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid.

Brake fluid
: Refer to reservoir cap.

CAUTION

!

Since brake system of this vehicle is factory
filled with brake fluid indicated on reservoir
cap, do not use or mix different type of fluid
when refilling; otherwise serious damage will
occur.
Do not use old or used brake fluid, or any
fluid from a unsealed container.

Brakes Symptom Diagnosis

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Condition

Possible cause

Correction / Reference Item

Not enough braking force Brake fluid leakage

Locate leaking point and repair.

Brake disc or pad stained with fluid

Clean or replace.

Overheated brakes

Determine cause and repair.

Poor contact of brake shoe on brake
drum

Repair for proper contact.

Brake shoe stained with fluid or wet with
water

Clean or replace.

Badly worn brake pad and brake shoe

Replace.

Defective wheel cylinders

Repair or replace.

Malfunctioning caliper assembly

Repair or replace.

Air in system

Bleed system.

Malfunctioning ABS (ESP

®), if equipped Check system and replace as necessary.

Brake Control System and Diagnosis: 4A-6

Brake pull
(Brakes not working in
unison)

Pad, disc, shoe and/or drum are wet
with water or stained with fluid in some
brakes

Clean or replace.

Drum-to-shoe clearance out of
adjustment in some brakes.
(malfunctioning auto adjusting
mechanism)

Check for inoperative auto adjusting
mechanism.

Drum is out of round in some brakes

Replace.

Wheel tires are inflated unequally

Inflate equally.

Malfunctioning wheel cylinders

Repair or replace.

Disturbed front end alignment

Adjust as prescribed.

Unmatched tires on same axle

Tires with approximately the same amount of
tread should be used on the same axle.

Restricted brake pipes or hoses

Check for soft hoses and damaged lines.
Replace with new hoses and new brake piping.

Malfunctioning caliper assembly

Check for stuck or sluggish pistons and proper
lubrication of caliper slide bush.

Loose suspension parts

Caliper should slide. Check all suspension
mountings.

Loose calipers

Check and torque bolts to specifications.

Brake locked

Malfunctioning ABS (ESP

®)

Check system and replace as necessary.

Excessive pedal travel
(Pedal stroke too large)

Partial brake system failure

Check brake systems and repair as necessary.

Brake fluid leaking

Locate leaking point and repair. Then air bleed.

Air in system (pedal soft / spongy)

Bleed system.

Rear brake system not adjusted
(malfunctioning auto adjusting
mechanism)

Repair auto adjusting mechanism. Adjust rear
brakes.

Bent brake shoes

Replace brake shoes.

Dragging brakes
(Without a very light drag
is present in all disc
brakes immediately after
pedal is released)

Master cylinder pistons not returning
correctly

Replace master cylinder.

Restricted brake pipes or hoses

Check for soft hoses or damaged pipes and
replace with new hoes and/or new brake pipes.

Incorrect parking brake adjustment on
rear brake

Check and adjust to correct specifications.

Weakened or broken return springs in
the rear brake

Replace.

Sluggish parking-brake cables or
linkage

Repair or replace.

Wheel cylinder or brake caliper piston
sticking

Repair as necessary.

Malfunctioning ABS (ESP

®)

Check system and replace as necessary.

Pedal pulsation
(Pedal pulsates when
depressed for braking)

Damaged wheel bearings

Replace wheel hub.

Distorted steering knuckle or rear
suspension knuckle

Replace knuckle.

Excessive disc lateral runout

Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine the disc.

Rear brake drum out of round

Check runout. Repair or replace drum as
necessary.

Brake caliper stick

Check slide pin of brake caliper.

Braking noise

Glazed brake pad and/or brake shoe

Repair or replace brake pad and/or brake
shoe.

Worn or distorted brake pad and/or
brake shoe

Replace brake pad and/or brake shoe.

Worn wheel bearings

Replace wheel hub.

Distorted backing plates

Replace.

Condition

Possible cause

Correction / Reference Item