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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2008SWIFT +REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENTADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
2008 Suzuki Swift +

Adjustment Procedure

2008 Suzuki Swift +SECTION Adjustment Procedure
    Fig 1: View of Parking Brake Lever
    GM1252048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Adjust the rear brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  2. Release the parking brake.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice .
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  4. Check the parking brake cables for free movement.
    5. Fig 2: View of Parking Brake Console Hood-To-Tunnel Bracket
    GM1252049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Move the front seats backward to ensure there is enough working space.
  7. Pry off the plastic caps that cover the access holes to the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket-screws.
  8. Unfasten the screws that secure the parking brake console hood to the tunnel brackets.
    9. Fig 3: Raising Console Hood Exposing Parking Brake Lever Assembly and Adjustment Nut
    GM1252050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Raise the console hood to expose the parking brake lever assembly and the adjustment nut.
    10. Fig 4: View of Parking Brake Lever Assembly
    GM1252052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Partially raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  11. Turn the adjustment nut on the lever assembly until the wheels are difficult to turn.
  12. Loosen the nut until the rear wheels are just free to turn.
    13. Fig 5: View of Parking Brake Console Hood-To-Tunnel Bracket
    GM1252049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
    14. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  14. Position the parking brake console hood and fasten it to the tunnel brackets with the screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  15. Snap in the plastic caps that cover the access holes to the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws.
  16. Adjust the front seats to their previous position.
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