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Disc brake

  1. Remove console box. Refer to CONSOLE BOX COMPONENTS
  2. Release parking brake lever (1).
  3. Loosen parking brake lever adjust nut (2) fully.
    Fig 1: Identifying Lever And Adjust Nut
    G06868546Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Start engine and depress brake pedal more than 3 times with more than 150 N (15.3 kgf, 33.7 lbf) force.
  5. Stop engine and make sure that lever (3) contacts pin (4). If lever (3) does not contact pin (4), repeat step  2) through  3).
    Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Cable And Brake Caliper
    G06868547Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Pull up parking brake lever 1 notch.
  7. Rotate rear wheel by hand and fasten parking lever adjust nut until dragging rear wheel lightly.
    Fig 3: Rotating Rear Wheel
    G06868548Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Release parking brake lever and then make sure that there is no drag in rear wheel. If there is, repeats go to step  2).
  9. Make sure that the number of notch is between 4 and 9 when operating parking brake lever.
  10. If the number of notch is not between 4 and 9, replace parking brake cable and/or inspect rear brake caliper.

    Parking Brake Stroke 

    When lever is pulled up at 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45.0 lbf): 4 to 9 notches 

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