Brakes - Suzuki Maruti Manual

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Brakes

Brake Fluid
EXAMPLE
Check the brake fluid level by looking at the
reservoir in the engine compartment. Check
that the fluid level is between the "MAX"
and "MIN" lines. If the brake fluid level is
near the "MIN" line, fill it up to the "MAX"
line with Maruti Genuine brake fluid.
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Failure to follow the guidelines below
can result in personal injury or seri-
ous damage to the brake system.
• If the brake fluid in the reservoir
drops below a certain level, the
brake warning light on the instru-
ment panel will come on (the engine
must be running with the parking
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brake fully disengaged). If the light
comes on, immediately contact your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect
the brake system.
• A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in
the brake system which should be
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer immediately.
• Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Use cau-
tion when refilling the reservoir.
• Do not use any fluid other than
specified brake fluid. Do not use
reclaimed fluid or fluid that has
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been stored in old or open contain-
ers. It is essential that foreign parti-
cles and other liquids are kept out
of the brake fluid reservoir.
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Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal-
lowed, and harmful if it comes in con-
tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting. Immediately
contact a poison control center or a
physician. If brake fluid gets in eyes,
flush eyes with water and seek medi-
cal attention. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Solution can be poisonous
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to animals. Keep out of the reach of
children and animals.
NOTE:
With disc brakes, the fluid level can be
expected to gradually fall as the brake pads
wear.
Brake Pedal
Check if the brake pedal stops at the regu-
lar height without "spongy" feeling when you
depress it. If not, have the brake system
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
If you doubt the brake pedal for the regular
height, check it as follows:
Pedal to wall minimum distance "a":
85 mm (3.3 in.)
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