Brake Specifications System type Models without ABS: Models 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 l - Hydraulic, with two diagonal circuits and a vacuum booster, pressure control valves are installed...
General description of the braking system The brake works on all four wheels. The front wheels are equipped with solid or ventilated disc brakes, while the rear wheels are equipped with self-adjusting...
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) — general description 1. As an option, ABS is available on all models. When the ignition is switched on, the instrument panel briefly illuminates "ABS". 2. The system includes an...
Brake hydraulic system — pumping General description 1. If any component of the hydraulic brake system has been removed, the system must be bled after installation. 2. If a component of one of...
Brake disc — inspection, removal and installation Inspection 1. Where applicable, remove the cap, then loosen the appropriate wheel bolts. If the front brake disc is being inspected, tighten the hand brake, if...
Brake drum — removal, inspection and installation Removing 1. Where applicable, remove the cap, then loosen the rear wheel bolts. Block the front wheels, jack up and support the rear of the vehicle on axle...
Rear brake support shield — removal and installation Models with rear drum brakes Removing 1. Where applicable, remove the wheel cover, then loosen the rear wheel bolts. Block the front wheels, jack up and...
Front brake disc guard — removal and installation Removing 1. Where applicable, remove the caps then loosen the front wheel bolts and apply the handbrake. Jack up and support the front of the vehicle on axle...
Master cylinder — removal and installation Removing 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Depress the brake pedal several times to release the vacuum in the booster. 3. Disconnect the...
Master Cylinder (Non-ABS Models) — Bulkhead Note: Before disassembling the master cylinder, make sure you have the right parts on sale, and save the old components to use as a reference when buying a...
Vacuum booster — removal and installation Note: During 1989, some vehicles were produced with the brake pedal properly installed (approximately 15.0 above the clutch pedal instead of normally 4.0 mm...
ABS hydraulic modulator — removal and installation Note: Read Chapter 2 before starting work. Removing 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Remove the cover of the reservoir of the brake...
ABS control unit — removal and installation Note: See Chapter 2 before starting work. ABS-2E system Removing 1. Make sure the ignition is off, then disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. The...
ABS relay (ABS-2E only) — removal and installation Note: See Chapter 2 before starting work. Refer to paragraphs 7-12 for ABS-2EH system relays Chapter 22 . Relay of the electromagnetic unit and pump motor...
Pressure control valves — removal and installation Note: See note at the beginning Chapters 3 before starting work. Note also that both valves must be changed at the same time and that the valves must be...
Handbrake — adjustment Models with rear drum brakes 1. Proper handbrake adjustment is supported by automatic rear brake pad adjustment. However, since As the cable stretches over...
Handbrake cable — removal and installation Models with rear drum brakes Removing 1. The handbrake cable consists of two parts. The longer section goes from the drive link through the adjuster to the...
Handbrake lever — removal and installation Removing 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Jack up the car and place it on axle stands. 3. On models with a catalytic converter, remove the...
Troubleshooting the brake system Note: Before concluding that the brake system is faulty, check the front wheel alignment, tire condition, and tire pressure. Also make sure that the vehicle is...