Front Brake Shield Replacement

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Front Brake Shield Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Shield
G04843883Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
BRAKE PAD SPECIFICATION TABLE

Callout Component Name
WARNING: Refer to BRAKE DUST CAUTION .
Preliminary Procedures 
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  3. Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, remove the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
1 Disc Brake Splash Shield
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.