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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
69TB-01E
Parking brake
69T090070
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 is suspected even after the
lever has been fully released, have the
parking brake inspected and/or adjusted by
an authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Brake discs and brake drums
Brake disc
69T090080
CAUTION
If you experience any of the following
problems with your vehicle’s brake
system, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
shop.
• Poor braking performance
• Uneven braking (brakes not work-
ing uniformly on all wheels)
• Excessive pedal travel
• Brake dragging
Brake location
Minimum
thickness “c”
Front wheels
18.0 mm
(0.7 in.)
“c”
“c”