Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1274

4B-2 Front Brakes:
Diagnostic Starting Point - Disc Brakes
Begin the disc brake system diagnosis with "Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes: ". The use of the Diagnostic
Starting Point will lead to the identification of the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure
is located.
Disc Brake System Diagnosis
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:
9.
Lubricant leaks from non-brake system components may come in contact with and contaminate brake system
components.
10.
Lubricant leaks from non-brake system components may come in contact with and contaminate brake system
components.
13.
Disc brake rotor thickness variation that exceeds the maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation.
17.
Disc brake rotor thickness variation that exceeds the maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation.
20.
Disc brake rotor assembled lateral runout (LRO) that exceeds the maximum acceptable level can lead to thickness
variation.
Step
DEFINITION: This diagnostic table is designed to diagnose ONLY the components of the DISC brake system in order
to determine if the DISC brake system is operating properly. You will be directed by the appropriate Symptom table to
go to other brake system diagnostic tables as appropriate.
Were you sent here from a Brake Symptom table?
1
Visually inspect the disc brake pads for the following
conditions:
Refer to "Brake Pad Inspection: ".
• Lining thickness below specifications
• Uneven and/or abnormal wear - edge-to-edge and/or side-
2
to-side
• Looseness or damage - including pad hardware
• Evidence of contamination from an external substance
Did you find any conditions to indicate a concern with any of
the front and/or rear disc brake pads?
3 Are any of the front and/or rear disc brake pads contaminated?
Are any of the front and/or rear disc brake pads worn
4
unevenly?
Are any of the front and/or rear disc brake pads and/or pad
5
hardware loose or damaged?
1. Remove and inspect the worn disc brake pads for glazing,
looseness, heat spots or damage.
2. Replace the worn disc brake pads as a complete axle set.
6
Refer to "Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement" and/or
"Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement: ".
Did you complete the inspection and replacement?
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Action Yes
Go to "Diagnostic
Go to Step 2 Starting Point -
Hydraulic Brakes: "
Go to Step 3 Go to Step 12
Go to Step 8 Go to Step 4
Go to Step 7 Go to Step 5
Go to Step 7 Go to Step 6
Go to Step 12
No
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