Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1321

7. Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place
on the brake caliper mounting bracket, yet slide
easily on the mounting hardware (3) without binding.
8. Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware, pad
retainers (3), for the following:
– Bent mounting tabs
– Excessive corrosion
– Looseness at the brake caliper mounting bracket
– Excessive wear and/or looseness at the disc
brake pads
– Missing mounting hardware
9. If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc
brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
10. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins (1, 4) by gently
pushing inward, without disengaging the slides from
the boots, then pull outward, and observe for the
following:
– Restricted caliper guide pin movement
– Corrosion
– Split or torn boots (2)
– Missing boots
– Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket
– Seized or binding caliper guide pins
11. If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake
caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.
12. Inspect the brake caliper mounting bracket for being
bent, cracked, or damaged.
13. If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake
caliper mounting bracket requires replacement.
Rear Brakes: 4C-19