Brake Discs And Pads; Brake Drums And Shoes; Brake Hoses And Pipes Inspection - Suzuki Baleno Manual

0B-12 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
BRAKE
ITEM 5-1
Brake Discs, Pads, Drums and Shoes Inspection

Brake discs and pads

1) Remove wheel and caliper but don't disconnect brake hose
from caliper.
2) Check disc brake pads and discs for excessive wear, damage
and deflection. Replace parts as necessary. For the details, re-
fer to SECTION 5.
Be sure to torque caliper pin bolts to specification.
NOTE:
If noise is heard from brake when brake pedal is depressed,
check brake pad lining for wear. If it is worn, both right and
left brake pads should be replaced with new ones.

Brake drums and shoes

1) Remove wheel and brake drum.
2) Check rear brake drums and brake linings for excessive wear
and damage, while wheels and drums are removed.
At the same time, check wheel cylinders for leakage.
Replace as necessary.
For the details, refer to SECTION 5.
ITEM 5-2

Brake Hoses and Pipes Inspection

Perform this inspection where there is enough light and use a mir-
ror as necessary.
D Check brake hoses and pipes for proper hook-up, leaks, cracks,
chafing, wear, corrosion, bends, twists and other damage.
Replace any of these parts as necessary.
D Check all clamps for tightness and connections for leakage.
D Check that hoses and pipes are clear of sharp edges, moving
parts.
CAUTION:
After replacing any brake pipe or hose, be sure to carry
out air purge operation.