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.