Contents: General information ↳ Safety precautions ↳
General information
All models are equipped with front disc and rear drum brakes controlled by a hydraulic system with vacuum booster.
The front brakes are a single-piston system with a floating caliper. The rear drum brakes are leading/grabbing with a pivotally mounted shoe. Wear of the front brake linings is automatically compensated during operation. The rear brake drums are also automatically adjusted.
Front wheel drive vehicles tend to wear out their front brake pads faster than rear wheel drive vehicles. It is important to check your brake pads frequently before they wear out and cause damage to the rotor.
All models are equipped with a cable-actuated parking brake linked to the rear brakes. The hydraulic system is a dual-line system with dual master cylinders and diagonal hydraulic circuits.
In case of failure of the pipeline, brake or seal, the other half of the braking system remains in working condition. The system also includes a pressure control valve (there are two of them in the station wagon bodies), which reduces the locking of the rear wheel during sharp braking.
Safety precautions
Use only DOTS brake fluid The material of the pads and linings contains asbestos-containing fabrics; inhaling asbestos particles is hazardous to health. Therefore, when working with brake system components, carefully wipe the parts with a special cleaner.