General information about the brake system The car is equipped as standard with an anti-lock brake system. Depending on the engine model, it can be either only anti-lock brakes or anti-lock brakes with...
Front brakes Depending on the engine model and optional equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with brakes of various sizes. The brake caliper is bolted to the steering...
Rear brake mechanisms In addition to the models for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, versions with the Z14XEP, Z14XEL and Z16XEP engines are equipped with drum brakes. For all...
Brake booster The vehicle is equipped with a two-stage brake booster with an emergency braking function that superproportionately increases the braking pressure in emergency...
Master brake cylinder Brake system with new master cylinder and new brake booster The operation of the tandem cylinder is based on the principle «plunger». Unlike a conventional...
Checking and adjusting elements of the brake system Check the brakes on a dry, clean, fairly smooth and level road. The results of the brake test will be inaccurate if the road is wet, slippery or muddy. Because...
Brake hoses Brake hoses provide movable connections between the moving and stationary parts of the car. Brake hoses should be checked at least twice a year. To prevent...
Parking brake adjustment For vehicles with drum brakes: adjust the drum brake. Remove the diagnostic connection cover. Separate the parking brake lever from the center console and lift...
Removal and installation of forward brake hoses Removing Replenish the reservoir of the hydraulic drive of the brake system to the mark «MAX» and close with special tool MKM-558-10. Remove the front wheel....
Replacing the brake disc of the front wheel Note. In general, always replace both brake discs on the same axle. Removing Remove the front wheel. Release the brake hose from the mounting on the spring...
Repair manual for PBS (anti-skid system) Traction control is only available with ABS 5.3/PBS, ABS 8.0 PCD and Z 18 XE engine. The most important input parameter of the PBS is the speedometer signal of...