Brakes and Traction Control: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION

ESP and Power assist four wheel disc brakes are standard equipment. Front disc brake components consist of single piston calipers and ventilated rotors. Rear disc brakes use a drum in hat design for the parking brake which is activated by brake shoes pressing against the inside of the drum in hat rotor.

The parking brake mechanism is lever and cable operated. The cables are attached on a equalizer on the lever cable. The parking brakes are operated by a hand lever.
The vehicle is equipped with ESP (Electronic Stability Program). There are four wheel speed sensors, one sensor at each wheel to monitor input.
A dual diaphragm vacuum power brake booster is used for all applications. All models have an aluminum master cylinder with plastic reservoir.

Factory brake lining on all models consists of an organic base material combined with metallic particles. The original equipment linings do not contain asbestos.