Rear Brake Shoe On-Vehicle Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Inspection should be carried out on the following points after brake pedal travel (pedal to silencer clearance) check as described on Excessive Pedal Travel Check, even when it is more than specification.
Amount of brake shoe wear can be checked as follows.
- Hoist vehicle.
- Remove rubber plug (1) from brake back plate.
- Through hole of back plate, visually check for thickness of brake shoe lining (2). If lining thickness less than specified wear limit, replace with new brake shoes.
Lining thickness "a"
Service limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)