Suzuki Baleno Manual page 396

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
If you experience any of the following
problems with your vehicle's brake
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by your SUZUKI dealer.
• Poor braking performance
• Uneven braking (brakes not work-
ing uniformly on all wheels.)
• Excessive pedal travel
• Brake dragging
• Excessive noise
7-39
Parking brake
60G104S
Ratchet tooth specification "b":
4th – 9th
Lever pull force (1):
200 N (20 kg, 45 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper adjust-
ment by counting the number of clicks
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly
pull up on the parking brake lever to the
point of full engagement. The parking
brake lever should stop between the speci-
fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels
should be securely locked. If the parking
brake is not properly adjusted or the
brakes drag after the lever has been fully
released, have the parking brake inspected
and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.
Brake discs and brake drums
Brake disc
EXAMPLE
Brake location
Front wheels
Rear wheels
(if equipped)
Brake drum
Brake location
Rear wheels
(if equipped)
54G109
If the measured thickness or inner diame-
ter of the most worn part exceeds the
value indicated above, the parts should be
replaced with a new one. The measure-
ment involves disassembling each brake
and requires the use of a micrometer or
caliper, which must be done according to
the instructions described in the relevant
service manual or available from the rele-
vant repair information site.
Minimum thickness
18.0 mm (0.7 in.)
8.0 mm (0.3 in.)
Maximum inner
diameter
202 mm (7.95 in.)
68PM2-01E