Front Disc Brake Caliper Check; Front Brake Disc Removal And Installation - Suzuki SX4 Service Manual

4) Insert piston into cylinder by hand and fit boot in boot
groove in piston.
NOTE
Check that boot is fitted in boot groove
securely all around piston and cylinder.
5) To confirm that boot is fitted in its groove in cylinder
properly, pull piston out of cylinder a little but do not
take it all out.
NOTE
Boot's face (1) should be at the same level
from cylinder's face (2) all around.
6) Insert piston into cylinder by hand.

Front Disc Brake Caliper Check

NOTE
Perform this check in the following case.
• When replacing the brake pad with new
one.
• When checking the thickness of brake pad.
• Before disassembling the brake caliper.
Caliper (body) and Carrier
Check brake caliper body and carrier for deformation,
crack, damage and rust. If defective, replace brake
caliper and carrier.
Cylinder Boot
Check cylinder boot (1) for break, chap and brake fluid
leak. If defective, overhaul or replace brake caliper.
Slid pin
Before installing caliper to carrier, check for its smooth
movement in thrust direction.
If defective, replace slide pin and boot.
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Front Brake Disc Removal and Installation

CAUTION
!
During removal, be careful not to damage
brake flexible hose and not to depress brake
pedal.
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
2) Remove caliper assembly by removing caliper
carrier bolts (2 pcs).
NOTE
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Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the
like so as to prevent brake hose from
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bending and twisting excessively or being
pulled.
Front Brakes: 4B-6
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