2892439 - Introduction - BRAKING SYSTEM

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

The vehicle is fitted with self-ventilated front disc brakes with floating calipers and rear drum brakes with self-centring shoes and automatic recovery of the clearance. The braking system is operated by a pedal with a 9' vacuum brake servo and a 13/16' master cylinder. The hydraulic system is the split type with two independent crossover circuits with a load proportioning v alve on the rear brake circuit (versions without ABS).1, Brake fluid reservor and pump for independent brake circuits 2, Vacuum brake servo 3, Front disc brakes 4, Brake pedal 5, Parking brake control lever 6, Rear drum brakes 7, Load proportioning valveBosch A.B.S. 5.3 anti-lock brakes with four active sensors and four channels are available on request.The system control unit controls the EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) function for distributing the braking between the front and rear axles (in this case a conventional load proportioning valve is not fitted).Mechanical type handbrake with twin cable.1, Electro-hydraulic control unit 2, Master cylinder 3, Brake servo 4, Brake fluid reservoir 5, Front rpm sensor 6, System failure warning light 7, Brake lights switch 8, Parking brake lever 9, Rear rpm sensor 10, Rear drums