Disc Brake System: Description and Operation

The front disc brake caliper:
^ bolts to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate, which bolts to the front wheel knuckle
^ is a disc brake caliper locating pin, single piston design.

The front brake discs:
^ are of a ventilated full-cast design, with non-directional cooling fins.
^ are bolted to the wheel hub.
^ are serviced with the disc brake caliper and front disc brake caliper anchor plate removed.

The front brake disc shield:
^ is riveted to the front wheel knuckle.
^ protects the front wheel bearings and inboard surface of the front brake disc.

The pads:
^ are housed in the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
^ are of a non-asbestos, semi-metallic composition.