Description And Operation: Description
The base brake system consists of the following major components:
- Rear single piston brake caliper
- Brake booster
- Rear solid brake rotor
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control module
- Front dual piston brake caliper
- Front vented brake rotor
- Integrated Control Unit (ICU)
- Electric vacuum pump
- Master cylinder
Power assist front disc and rear drum-in-hat disc brakes are standard equipment. Disc brake components consist of front dual piston brake calipers and ventilated rotors, and rear drum-in-hat style brakes with solid rear brake rotors and single piston rear brake rotors.
The parking brake mechanism is lever and cable operated. The cables are attached to actuators on the rear drum-in-hat park brake shoes. The parking brakes are operated by a hand lever.
A dual diaphragm vacuum power brake booster and electric vacuum pump are used for all applications.
All models have an aluminum master cylinder with plastic reservoir.
Factory brake lining on all models consists of an organic base material combined with metallic particles. The original equipment linings do not contain asbestos.
2.2L Diesel
Diesel equipped vehicles also include:
- Secondary electric vacuum pump
A secondary electric vacuum pump, located on the right side of the transmission bell housing is required on diesel engines where the engine is unable to create enough engine vacuum for use by the brake booster system.
Left Hand Drive (LHD) shown in graphics. The removal and installation procedures and torque specifications are the same for the Right Hand Drive (RHD).