Front Brake Hose / Pipe Removal And Installation - Suzuki 2006 SX4 Service Manual

4A-9 Brake Control System and Diagnosis:
1) Fill master cylinder reservoir with specified brake
fluid and keep at least one-half full of fluid during
bleeding operation.
Brake fluid
: Refer to reservoir cap
2) Remove bleeder plug cap. Attach a vinyl tube to
bleeder plug, and insert the other end into container.
3) Depress brake pedal several times, and then while
holding it depressed, loosen bleeder plug about one-
third to one-half turn.
4) When fluid pressure in cylinder is almost depleted,
retighten bleeder plug.
5) Repeat this operation until there are no more air
bubbles in hydraulic line.
6) When bubbles stop, depress and hold brake pedal
and tighten bleeder plug.
Tightening torque
Front brake caliper bleeder plug: 9 N·m (0.9 kgf-
m, 6.5 lb-ft)
Rear brake caliper bleeder plug: 9 N·m (0.9 kgf-
m, 6.5 lb-ft)
7) Then attach bleeder plug cap.
8) After completing bleeding operation, apply fluid
pressure to pipe line and check for leakage.
9) Replenish fluid into reservoir up to specified level
referring to "Brake Fluid Level Inspection".
10) Check brake pedal for sponginess. If found spongy,
repeat entire procedure of bleeding.
Front Brake Hose / Pipe Removal and
Installation
CAUTION
!
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted
surfaces. Painted surfaces will be damaged
by brake fluid, flush it with water immediately
if any fluid is spilled.
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle properly. Remove tire and
wheel.
NOTE
This operation is not necessary when
removing pipes connecting master cylinder.
2) Clean dirt and foreign material from both flexible
hose end and pipe end fittings.
3) Drain brake fluid in reservoir.
4) Remove brake flexible hose or pipe.
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