Vitara JX (2Dr) 4WD L4-1.6L DOHC MFI (1999)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove caliper pin bolts.
3) Remove E-ring from strut and then remove caliper from caliper carrier.
NOTE: Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the like so as to prevent brake hose from bending and twisting excessively or being pulled.
Don't operate brake pedal with pads removed.
4) Remove pads.
INSPECTION
Brake Pad
Check pad lining for wear. When wear exceeds limit, replace with new one.
CAUTION: Never polish pad lining with sandpaper. If lining is polished with sandpaper, hard particles of sandpaper will be deposited in lining and
may damage disc. When pad lining requires correction, replace it with a new one.
Pad thickness (lining + rim) "a"
Standard:
15.0 mm (0.590 inch) (H25 engine)
15.5 mm (0.610 inch) (G16/J20 engine)
Service limit:
7.0 mm (0.275 inch) (H25 engine)