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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: Joel on June 09, 2007, 01:38:04 PM

Title: Vitara V6 2004 brakes
Post by: Joel on June 09, 2007, 01:38:04 PM
Rather than reply on this old topic : http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=15367.0

I prefer start a new one.

I've made some verification today on my Vitara brakes.

All is working well.
Calipers move on slider
Pistons are not jammed
Pads and shoes are almost new

Too, I have bleedded the system and a lot of oil has been replaced during this bleeding.

So, my Vitara is still braking very bad.

And after only 3 hard ( ::) ) braking (45mph to 0), the pedal becomes very spongy and brakes are fading a lot.

I suspect front brake pads who are being replaced when I bought the truck.

I suppose they has not installed the best.

I don't know if I must just change front pads for better ones (Hawk, for exemple) or try to find if it's possible to install GV/XL7 bigger brake.   ???

Any suggestion?
Title: Re: Vitara V6 2004 brakes
Post by: zukiowa on June 12, 2007, 03:53:49 PM
my 04 vitara stops just fine I dont see any reason to change to GV/XL7 brakes personally i would have changed pads first then tried other stuff I've had pads that never would work great usually you get what you pay for also if you change to GV/XL7 brakes don't they all have ABS
I will keep my brakes just for the fact that I can use 15" wheels(cheaper,more to choose from, and lower ply rating)
Title: Re: Vitara V6 2004 brakes
Post by: Joel on June 12, 2007, 04:49:21 PM
Quote from: zukiowa on June 12, 2007, 03:53:49 PM
my 04 vitara stops just fine I dont see any reason to change to GV/XL7 brakes personally i would have changed pads first then tried other stuff I've had pads that never would work great usually you get what you pay for also if you change to GV/XL7 brakes don't they all have ABS
I will keep my brakes just for the fact that I can use 15" wheels(cheaper,more to choose from, and lower ply rating)


Thanks for your advice!  :)

Finally, I've just ordered Hawk LTS pads with Raybestos disks.

LTS pads are supposed to be designed for light truck (Pickup, van and SUV) and  have better heat resistance.

http://www.hawkperformance.com/truck/lts.php

But I will have them only in 2 week.  :(