INTRODUCTION - FRONT DISC BRAKES

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

The different versions of this model feature considerable differences in weight and power, therefore the dimensions of the front disc brakes vary enormously.

1.2 8v - 1.4 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

- surface of the brake pads: 43 cm2

1.3 Multijet 90Cbhp- 1.9 Multijet diesel engines

- ventilated disc diameter 284 x 22 mm

- Bosch ZOH brake calipers with 54 mm diameter piston

- surface of the brake pads: 52 cm2

The main components of the front brakes are illustrated below.

1. Brake disc

2. Brake caliper

3. Hub

4. Hub bearing

5. Magnetic ring

6. ABS active sensor