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Brakes and Traction Control: Description and Operation




Brake System

The brake system consists of the following components:

- Fixed brake pedal
- Front disc brake system
- Brake master cylinder and fluid reservoir
- Mechanical parking brake system
- ABS
- Rear drum brake system
- Red brake light indicator
- Vacuum-assisted power brake booster

For information on:

- the hydraulic brake actuation system, refer to Hydraulic System, Brakes &/or Brake Pedal Assy.
- the front disc brakes, refer to Disc Brake System.
- the parking brake actuation system, refer to Parking Brake System.
- the ABS, refer to Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems.
- the rear drum brake system, refer to Drum Brake System.
- the vacuum assisted power brake booster, refer to Power Brake Assist.