Service Manual Update: Rear Disc Brake System (TS 01 09094)

Publication date: 2014-09-09
Reference number: TS 01 09094

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE: REAR DISC BRAKE SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 01 09094, Date of Issue: September 9, 2014

SUZUKI:

2010 - 2013 Kizashi (A6B424)

CONDITION

This bulletin is being provided to inform you of service manual corrections for rear brake system service. Corrections apply to 2010 - 2013 Kizashi (A6B424) Service Manuals, Section 4C - Rear Brakes.

CORRECTION

Please refer to changes illustrated in the attached pages of this bulletin. The following table describes the corresponding section that has been amended. The Online Service Manual has been revised prior to the release of this bulletin.

AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS

Manual Name	Manual Number	Corresponding Item
Kizashi (A6B424)	99500-57L00-01# (#: D, E, F, G, S)	Section 4C: Rear Brakes Repair Instructions Rear Brake Components Rear Brake Pad Removal and Installation

Please refer to changes illustrated in the following pages.

4C REAR BRAKES

Rear Brake Components

Rear Brake Pad On-Vehicle Inspection

Inspect pad linings (1) periodically according to maintenance schedule and whenever wheels are removed (for tire rotation or other reason). Check lining thickness of outside and inside pads.

If lining is worn and its thickness ("a" in figure) is less than the limit, all rear brake pads must be replaced at the same time.

Rear brake pad thickness (lining thickness) "a"

Standard: 9 mm (0.35 in.)

Limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)

Rear Brake Pad Removal and Installation

Reference: "REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS ":

Reference: "REAR BRAKE PAD ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ":

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage rear brake flexible hoses.
Never depress brake pedal during service procedures.

NOTE:

Check for leakage of brake fluid when removing brake pads and repair brake caliper if leakage is found.
Replace all the rear brake pads at the same time even if any rear brake pad needs to be replaced.

Removal

Remove console rear panel.
Release parking brake.
Loosen adjustment nut (1).
Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
Remove E-ring (1).
Turn lever (1) in arrow direction and remove parking brake cable (2) from lever and bracket (3).
Remove rear brake caliper pin bolts (1).
Remove rear brake caliper (1) from rear brake caliper carrier (2).
NOTE: Hang removed rear brake caliper (1) with a wire hook (4) to prevent rear brake flexible hose from bending, twisting excessively or being pulled.
Remove brake pads (3) and pad springs (5) from rear brake caliper carrier (2).

Installation

Reference: "Rear Brake Pad Inspection":

Reference: "Rear Brake Caliper Inspection":

When brake pad set is replaced with a new one, apply grease included in brake pad set to the following area.
- Hatched area "A" between brake pad (2) and antinoise shim (1)
- Hatched area "B" between antinoise shim and brake pad shim (3)
- Hatched area "C" between brake pad and pad springs
- Hatched area "D" between rear brake caliper carrier (4) and pad springs
Install pad spring upper (1), pad spring lower (2), brake pad shims (3) and brake pads (4).