Brake Pedal Play Inspection; Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment; Rear Drum Brake Shoe Adjustment; Flushing Brake Hydraulic System - Suzuki Samurai 1986 Service Manual

2) Parking brake lever stroke adjustment

a) If parking brake lever stroke was found out of
specification when checked as described on
the previous page, adjust parking brake cable.
NOTE:
Make sure for following conditions before cable
adjustment.
No air is trapped in brake system.
Brake pedal travel is proper.
Brake pedal has been depressed a few times
with about 30 kg (66 lbs) load.
Parking brake lever has been pulled up a few
times with about 20 kg force.
Rear brake shoes are not worn beyond limit,
and self adjusting mechanism operates proper-
ly.
b) After confirming that above 5 conditions are
all satisfied, adjust parking brake lever stroke
by loosening or tightening adjusting nut
indicated in figure and tighten stopper nut to
the pin.
NOTE:
For cable adjustment, loosen stopper nut and
turn adjusting nut while holding hold nut
with spanner so as to prevent inner cable
from getting twisted.
Check brake drum for dragging after adjust-
ment.
Parking brake stroke;
when lever is pulled
up at 20 kg (44 lb)
Cable adjusting
nut
Fig. 19-8-8
3) Parking brake cable inspection
Check brake cable for damage and also for
smooth movement. Replace if deteriorated.
Within 3 - 8 notches

BRAKE PEDAL PLAY INSPECTION

Pedal play should be within below specification.
If out of specification, check stop light switch
for proper installation position and adjust if
necessary.
Also check pedal shaft bolt and master cylinder
pin installation for looseness and replace if
defective.
Fig. 19-8-9

REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT

Rear brake has self-adjusting mechanism but it
does require adjustment for proper drum to shoe
clearance when brake shoe has been replaced or
brake drum has been removed for some other
service.
Adjustment is automatically accomplished by
depressing brake pedal 3 to 5 times with apprd-
ximately 30 kg (66 Ibs) load after all parts are
installed.
Then check brake drum for dragging and brake
system for proper performance. After lowering
car from lift, brake test should be performed.

FLUSHING BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

It is recommended that entire hydraulic system
be thoroughly flushed with clean brake fluid
whenever new parts are installed in hydraulic
system.
No. 1
Periodical change of brake fluid is also recom-
mended.
1 - 8 m m
(0.04 - 0.32 tn.1
19-45