Front Disc Brake Caliper Removal And Installation - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

Brake Disc
Before this inspection, brake pads must be removed.
Check disc surface for scratches in wearing parts.
Scratches on disc surface noticed at the time of
specified inspection or replacement are normal and disc
is not defective unless they are serious.
But when there are deep scratches or scratches all over
disc surface, replace it. When only one side is scratched,
polish and correct that side.
Front brake disc thickness "a"
Standard: 25 mm (1.020 in.)
Limit: 23 mm (0.905 in.)
Use wheel nuts (1) and suitable plain washers (2) to hold
the disc securely against the hub, then mount a dial
gauge (3) as shown in the figure and measure the runout
at 25 mm (0.98 in.) from the outer edge of the disc.
NOTE
Check front wheel bearing for looseness
before measurement.
Front brake disc deflection
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Slide Pin Bolt / Cylinder Slide Pin
Check slide pin (bolt) for smooth movement as shown in
the figure.
If it is found faulty, correct or replace. Apply grease
(included with new pin boot) to slide pin (bolt) outer
surface.
Slid Pin Boot
Check boot for breakage, crack and damage. If
defective, replace.
Front Disc Brake Caliper Removal and
Installation
CAUTION
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Be careful not to twist flexible hose while
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loosening the bolt.
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
2) Remove brake flexible hose mounting bolt (1) from
caliper (2). As this will allow fluid to flow out of hose
(3), have a container ready beforehand.
3) Remove caliper pin bolts.
4) Remove caliper.
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