Front Disc Brake Pad On-Vehicle Inspection; Front Disc Brake Pad Removal And Installation - Suzuki Swift Sport 2004 Service & Repair Manual

4B-2 Front Brakes:

Front Disc Brake Pad On-Vehicle Inspection

Inspect pad linings (1) periodically according to
maintenance schedule whenever wheels are removed
(for tire rotation or other reason). Take a look through
each end (or hole) of caliper and check lining thickness
of outside and inside pads.
If lining is worn and its thickness ("a" in figure) is less
than limit, all pads must be replaced at the same time.
Front brake pad thickness "a" (lining thickness)
Standard: 10 mm (0.40 in.)
Limit: 2 mm (0.08 in.)

Front Disc Brake Pad Removal and Installation

NOTE
When replacing brake pad, replace it on the
right and left.
Removal
1) Loosen wheel nuts, lifted vehicle and remove wheels
referring to "Wheel Removal and Installation in
Section 2D".
2) Remove caliper pin bolts (1).
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3) Remove caliper (1) from caliper carrier (2).
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NOTE
Hang removed caliper (1) with a wire hook (4)
or the like so as to prevent brake hose from
bending and twisting excessively or being
pulled.
Don't operate brake pedal with brake pads
removed.
4) Remove brake pads (3).
5) Remove brake pad spring (1) as shown in figure.
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Installation
WARNING
!
Do not apply grease on pad lining surface.
1) Apply small amount of pad grease "a" (included in
spare parts) to pad spring and set brake pad spring
as shown in figure.
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"a"
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