Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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1-3. CHASSIS AND BODY
30. CLUTCH PEDAL INSPECTION
1) Check clutch pedal height. It should be the
same as brake pedal height.
2) Check clutch pedal free travel.
Clutch pedal free travel
20 30
mm
(0.8
1.1 in.)
For the details of the above steps 1) and
refer to MAINTENANCE SERVICE (p. 11-8) of
SECTION 11.
31. BRAKE DISCS, PADS, BRAKE DRUMS
AND SHOES INSPECTION
Brake Discs and Pads
I) Remove wheel and caliper but don’t discon-
nect brake hose from caliper.
2) Check front disc brake pads and discs for
excessive wear, damage and deflection.
Replace parts as necessary. For the details,
refer to p. 19-I 6 and 19-I 7 of SECT ION 19.
Be sure to torque caliper guide pins to specifi-
cation for reinstallation.
Brake Drums and Shoes
I) Remove wheel and brake drum.
2) Check rear brake drums and brake linings for
excessive wear and damage, while wheels and
drums are removed. Also check wheel cylin-
ders for leaks, at the same time. Replace
these parts as necessary.
For the details, refer to p. 19-21 and p.
22 of SECTION 19.
32. BRAKE HOSES AND PIPES INSPECTION
Check brake hoses and pipes for proper hook-
up, leaks, cracks, chafing and other damage.
Replace any of these parts as necessary.
CAUTION:
After replacing any brake pipe or hose, be
sure to carry out air purge operation.
33. BRAKE
FLUID INSPECTION AND
CHANGE
[INSPECTION]
1) Check around
master cylinder and reservoir
for fluid leakage.
If found leaky, correct.
2) Check fluid level
If fluid level is lower than the minimum level
of reservoir, refilling is necessary. Fill reservoir
with specified brake fluids.
Brake fluid
For the details, refer to MAINTENANCE
SERVICE (p. 19-42) of SECTION 19.
CAUTION:
Since the brake system of this car is
filled with glycol-base brake fluid, do not
use or mix different type of fluid when
refilling the system; otherwise serious
damage will occur. Do not use old or used
brake fluid, or one taken from unsealed
container.
[CHANGE]
1) Change brake fluid. As fluid change procedure,
drain existing fluid from brake system com-
pletely, fill the system with above recom-
mended fluid and carry out air purge opera-
tion.
For description of air purge, refer to p. 19-46
and 19-47 of SECTION 19.
34. BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION
Check brake pedal travel.
For -checking procedure, refer to PEDAL TRA-
VEL CHECK (p. 19-43) of SECTION 19.
35. BRAKE LEVER AND CABLE
INSPECTION
Parking Brake Lever
I) Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or
wear. If any damage or wear is found, replace
parking lever.
2) Check parking brake lever for proper opera-
tion and stroke, and adjust it if necessary.
For checking and adjusting procedures,
refer to PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION
AND ADJUSTMENT (p. 19-44) of SECTION
19.
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