Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 538

NOTE:
• The fluid level can be expected to gradu-
ally fall as the brake pad and/or shoe
wear.
• Brake fluid absorbs water over time and
brake fluid with high water content may
cause vapor lock or brake system mal-
function. Replace the brake fluid accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule in this
owner's manual.
Brake pedal
Check brake pedal stroke. If the stroke is
so large, have the brake system inspected
by your SUZUKI dealer. If you doubt the
brake pedal is at its normal height, check it
as follows:
Minimum distance between brake pedal
and floor carpet "a":
Left hand drive: 49 mm (1.9 in.)
Right hand drive: 59 mm (2.3 in.)
With the engine running, measure the dis-
tance between the brake pedal and floor
carpet when the pedal is depressed with
approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force. The
minimum distance required is as specified.
Since your vehicle's brake system is self-
adjusting, there is no need for pedal
adjustment.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
If the pedal to floor carpet distance as
measured above is less than the minimum
distance required, have your vehicle
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
When measuring the distance between the
brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to
include the floor mat or rubber on the floor
wall in your measurement.
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WARNING
If the brake pad lining becomes worn
and it has reached its minimum thick-
ness, squealing noise sounds during
braking. If you hear this noise, have
the vehicle inspected immediately by
a SUZUKI dealer. Continued driving
with this condition can cause an acci-
dent.
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