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

Front Brake Caliper Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Brakes · General safety (00)

WARNING:
Removing front brake flexible hose gasket cannot assure adequate sealing. If the gasket is reused, brake fluid may leak, which could result an accident.
Always use new flexible hose gasket when reinstalling the flexible hose.
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.
•Be careful not to twist the front brake flexible hose during front brake caliper removal.
•Avoid depressing the brake pedal during the front brake caliper removal procedure to prevent the brake piston from being forced out of the cylinder.
Removal
1)Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel. icon 
2)Place a container below caliper to catch brake fluid.
3)Remove flexible hose joint bolt (1) from front brake caliper (2).
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4)Remove front brake caliper pin bolts (1).
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5)Remove front brake caliper from front brake caliper carrier.
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 caliper to front brake caliper carrier.
Tighten front brake caliper pin bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front brake caliper pin bolt (a): 34 N·m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.0 lbf-ft)
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2)Connect brake flexible hose (1) with new flexible hose gaskets (2) to caliper as shown in figure. Tighten flexible hose joint bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front brake flexible hose joint bolt (a): 31 N·m (3.2 kgf-m, 23.0 lbf-ft)
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3)Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. icon 
4)Check that there is no leakage of the brake fluid.
5)Install front wheel. icon 
6)Check that brake system operates properly.