199002165 - INTRODUCTION - FRONT DISC BRAKES

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

The different versions of this model feature considerable differences in weight and power. The dimensions of the front disc brakes therefore vary enormously.1.2 8v petrol version:- ventilated disc diameter 257 x 22 mm ( to 10/2006) and 257 x 12 mm (from 10/2006)- Bosch ZOH brake calipers with 54 mm diameter piston- average surface of the brake pads: 42 cm21.4 8v - 1.4 16v petrol engines and 1.3 Multijet 75bhp diesel engine:- ventilated disc diameter 257 x 22 mm- Bosch ZOH brake calipers with 54 mm diameter piston- average surface of the brake pads: 42 cm21.3 Multijet 90bhp – 1.9 Multijet - 1.4 16v TJet 120 bhp diesel engines- ventilated disc diameter 284 x 22 mm- Bosch ZOH brake calipers with 54 mm diameter piston- average surface of the brake pads: 49 cm2The main components of the front brakes are illustrated below.
1. Brake disc2. Brake calliper3. Hub4. Hub bearing5. Magnetic ring6. ABS active sensor