Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

Front Brake Disc Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Brakes · General safety (00)

NOTICE:
Failure to take proper precautions during front brake caliper removal may cause damage to the front brake flexible hose and/or the brake piston.
•Hang removed front brake caliper with a wire hook or the like not to twist the front brake flexible hose during front brake caliper removal.
•Avoid depressing the brake pedal during the brake disc removal procedure to prevent the brake piston from being forced out of the cylinder.
Removal
1)Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel. icon 
2)Remove front brake caliper carrier bolts (1) and remove front brake caliper assembly (2) from steering knuckle.
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3)Remove front brake disc securing screws (1), if equipped.
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4)Push out front brake disc (2) by tightening two M8 bolts (1) evenly into jack bolt holes.
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Installation
NOTICE:
If the front brake flexible hose is twisted, the hose will be damaged.
If the front brake flexible hose is twisted, reinstall front brake caliper being careful not to let front brake flexible hose get twisted.
1)Install front brake disc to front wheel hub and tighten front brake disc securing screws, if equipped.
Tightening torque
Disc securing screw (a): 9.0 N·m (0.92 kgf-m, 7.0 lbf-ft)
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2)Install front brake caliper to steering knuckle and tighten front brake caliper carrier bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front brake caliper carrier bolt (a): 85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 63.0 lbf-ft)
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3)Install front wheel. icon 
4)Check that brake system operates properly.