Brakes and Traction Control: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION









Power brake assist is supplied by a vacuum operated, power brake booster.





Single piston brake calipers (3) are used on the front and on the rear. Ventilated disc brake rotors (2) are used on the front and solid disc brake rotors are used on the rear.





The master cylinder has an aluminum body and a nylon reservoir with a single filler cap. A fluid level indicator (2) is molded into the top of the reservoir. The fill levels (1) are located on the side.

Factory installed brake linings consist of organic base material combined with metallic particles.