INTRODUCTION - 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.

1.4 16v petrol version:

- self-ventilating front disc 257 x 22 mm

- Bosch ZOH brake calliper with 54 mm diameter piston

- surface of the brake pads: 43 cm2

- solid rear disc 251 x 10 mm with Bosch BRIII brake calliper.

1.4 16v TJet - 1.9 JTD 8v engines:

- self-ventilating disc 284 x 22 mm

- Bosch ZOH brake calliper with 54 mm diameter piston

- surface of the brake pads: 52 cm2

- solid rear disc 251 x 10 mm with Bosch BRIII brake calliper.

1.9 JTD 16v version:

- self-ventilating disc 281 x 26 mm

- Bosch ZOH brake calliper with 54 mm diameter piston

- surface of the brake pads: 57 cm2

- solid rear disc 251 x 10 mm with Bosch BRIII brake calliper.

The main components of the front brakes are illustrated below.

1. Brake disc

2. Brake calliper

3. Wheel hub

4. Wheel hub bearing

5. Magnetic ring

6. ABS active sensor

The main components of the rear brakes are illustrated below.

1. Brake disc

2. Brake calliper

3. Handbrake cable