Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Suzuki Sidekick

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Electric Antilock problems
1
Brake Disc problems
1
Brake Foundation Components problems
1

Brake Electric Antilock problem #1

Braking performance is severly diminished, only partial braking power is being used. Dealer contacted, and stated a normal wear pattern and cannot duplicate the problem.

Brake Disc problem #2

The front brake pads have gone out completely at 30000 miles, causing rotors to be damaged, thereby requiring the replacement of front pads and rotors.

Brake Foundation Components problem #3

When brakes were applied vehicle experienced improper idling, almost stalled, but didn't. Also vehicle shuttered/vibrated from side to side.


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