The disc brake calipers are mounted on the steering knuckles. This is a so-called single-piston floating caliper that acts with equal braking force on both brake pads. All designs use ventilated brake discs.
The rear disc brake calipers have two opposed pistons that act on a separate high strength steel brake disc. For the production of brake pads, material without asbestos additives is used. Drum brakes of standard design have one active (pressed) brake pad and one passive (wrung out) brake pad. By using thin and thick brake linings, proportional wear is maintained.
The rear brake drum, wheel hub, axle lug and wheel bearing form a block that attaches to the rear axle.
The parking brake lever, which is located between the seats, is connected via a cable system to the rear wheels. In earlier models, the automatic self-adjustment of the parking brake was carried out using «ratchet with latch» on the parking brake lever.
All models are equipped with a brake booster, which is attached directly to the brake master cylinder. The ABS hydraulic unit is connected to the brake system. On vehicles with a standard brake system, a pressure-sensitive pressure reducing valve is installed in the outlet port of the brake master cylinder. These valves regulate the brake pressure to the rear wheels to prevent them from locking up prematurely.
Perform all work on the brake system with great care. Clean, check, replace or repair on both sides of the vehicle.
Warning: When carrying out all the described removal and installation work, the vehicle must be securely installed on lifting devices, since the work is carried out from below the vehicle. Perform all work with the brakes very carefully - your safety and the safety of other road users depend on their quality.
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