The vehicle uses a hydraulic service brake system with diagonally split circuits, which significantly increases driving safety.
One hydraulic drive circuit ensures the operation of the brake mechanisms of the right front and left rear wheels, the other - the left front and right rear. If one of the circuits fails, the second circuit is used as a backup brake system, ensuring the car stops with sufficient efficiency. The brake system consists of a master brake cylinder, a vacuum brake booster, disc brakes on the front wheels and drum or disc brakes on the rear wheels. Cars with 1.3 and 1.4 liter engines are equipped with solid front brake discs, and on models with 1.6 and 1.6 liter engines with the ABS system, the front brakes are equipped with ventilated discs.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment above the master cylinder and supplies the brake system with brake fluid. The brake booster reduces the force on the brake pedal, making it easier to control the car.
The front wheel brake mechanism is a disc brake with a movable caliper. It fits well into the wheel, has a small number of parts, including seals, and is lightweight. Since heat is transferred through one cylinder, the brake fluid heats up less.
The handbrake acts on the rear wheels via a cable drive. The front and rear brake shoes are automatically adjusted, so adjusting the rear brakes is only necessary in the event of repairs that require disassembling the brake system. The rear brake shoes use brake linings of different thicknesses to ensure their proportional wear. When the brake shoes are in operation, brake dust is generated, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health. Therefore, when cleaning the brake shoes, do not use compressed air and do not inhale the dust. When driving on a wet road, it is recommended to press the brake pedal from time to time to remove harmful inclusions from the brake discs. Due to centrifugal force, water is thrown off the brake discs during movement, but a thin film of fats, silicones, rubber residues, grease and dirt remains on them, which reduce the effectiveness of braking. When stopping the car after driving in the rain, at the end of the movement, it is recommended to dry the brakes by pressing the brake pedal.
After installing new brake pads, they must be run in. During the first 200 km of mileage, it is not recommended to perform maximum braking without necessity. Corroded brake discs cause a vibration effect during braking, which does not disappear during prolonged braking. In this case, the brake discs must be replaced.