Brake Specifications Type Hydraulic, with vacuum booster Front brakes Disc, ventilated Rear brakes Disc or drum Parking brake Mechanically driven Foot brake pedal Free travel, mm 1.6÷4.8 Height, mm Models with manual transmission 165.1...
Brake system — general information All car models covered in this manual are equipped with a hydraulic brake system with vacuum boost. The front wheels are always equipped with disc brakes, while the rear wheels can be either disc or drum. All brake...
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — General Information and Fault Codes When the vehicle is equipped with a conventional brake system, depressing the foot brake pedal suddenly causes the wheels to lock. In this case, the grip of the tread with the road surface is disturbed, and the car can...
Replacing the brake pads of disc brakes Warning! The brake pads must be replaced on both front/rear brakes at the same time. Remember that the dust generated during the operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to...
Removal and installation of brake calipers Warning! Remember that the dust produced during the operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to human health. Never blow off dust with compressed air or inhale it - wear a...
Check of a condition, removal and installation of a brake disk Note. The procedure is equally applicable to both front and rear disc brakes. Status check 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, jack up the vehicle and place it on jack stands. Remove the wheel in question, then screw a pair of...
Replacement of shoes of drum brake mechanisms of back wheels Assembling the drum brake mechanism of the right rear wheel 1 - Automatic regulator lever; 2 - Assembly of the regulator; 3 - Wheel cylinder; 4 - Upper coupling spring; 5 - Guide spring; 6 - Spring of the automatic...
Removal and installation of wheel cylinders Note. In the event of leakage, the wheel cylinders must be replaced without fail. Manufacturers do not recommend attempting to refurbish these brake assemblies. Withdrawal 1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it...
Removal and installation of the main brake cylinder Note. A failed GTZ must be replaced. Manufacturers do not recommend attempting to rebuild the brake master cylinder. Withdrawal 1. The brake master cylinder is located in the engine compartment of the vehicle and is...
Checking the condition and replacing brake lines and hoses 1. Approximately every six months, with the vehicle raised, check all flexible hoses connecting the steel tubes of the hydraulic circuits to the wheel brakes for cracks, signs of damage to the protective shell, signs of...
Bleeding the brake system Attention! Bleed the brake system while wearing goggles. If brake fluid accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention! 1. Bleeding the hydraulic system is carried...
Parking brake adjustment 1. Remove the lining of the parking brake control lever (see chapter Body ). 2. Remove the center console (see chapter Body ). 3. Chock the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on jack stands....
Replacing the parking brake cables 1. Chock the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on jack stands. 2. On models equipped with rear wheel drum brakes, remove the brake drum (s) (see Section...
Check, replacement and adjustment of the gauge-switch of stoplights Examination 1. Depress the foot brake pedal and verify that the brake lights on the rear combination lamp assemblies are working properly. 2. If the brake lights do not work, check the condition of the appropriate fuse...
Check and replacement of the gauge switch of level of a brake liquid Examination 1. Disconnect the electrical connector of the sensor-switch and remove the cap from the GTZ reservoir. 2. Check the freedom of movement of the sensor float. If there are signs of jamming, replace the...