The car uses a working brake system with hydraulic drive and diagonal separation of circuits, which significantly increases the safety of driving a car. If one of the circuits fails, the second circuit is used as a spare brake system, which ensures that the car stops with sufficient efficiency.
The brake system consists of a master cylinder, a vacuum brake booster and disc brakes on the front wheels and disc or drum brakes on the rear wheels.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment above the brake master cylinder and supplies the brake system and clutch with brake fluid. The vacuum brake booster reduces the force on the brake pedal, thereby making driving easier.
The brake mechanism of the front wheel is disc with a movable caliper. It fits well into the wheel, has few parts, including seals, and is light in weight. Since heat transfer occurs through one cylinder, the brake fluid heats up less.
The hand brake acts on the rear wheels through a cable drive.
Warning: Brake pads produce brake dust, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health, so do not use compressed air or inhale the dust when cleaning brake pads.
Warning: When driving on wet roads, it is recommended to depress the brake pedal from time to time to remove harmful inclusions from the brake discs. Due to centrifugal force, water is discharged from the brake discs during movement, but a thin film of fats, silicones, rubber residues, grease and dirt remains on them, which reduce braking efficiency. When stopping the vehicle after driving in the rain at the end of the journey, it is recommended to dry the brakes by depressing the brake pedal.
Warning: After installing new brake pads, they must be run in. For the first 200 km of run, it is not recommended to make maximum braking without the need.
Warning: Corroded brake discs cause a vibration effect when braking, which does not disappear with prolonged braking. In this case, the brake discs must be replaced.
Warning: The brake fluid used in the hydraulic brake system is poisonous, so if it comes into contact with the skin, immediately wash the area with plenty of water. If the liquid accidentally gets into the eyes or inside the body, you should immediately consult a doctor. Some fluids tend to be highly flammable and can ignite even from contact with hot vehicle components. In addition, brake fluid dissolves paint and plastic, so if fluid gets on your car's paintwork, wash it with plenty of water. Also, this liquid is hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs moisture from the air, and therefore it is not recommended to use liquid stored for a long time in an open container.
Warning: Brake fluid must not come into contact with mineral oils. Even a small amount of mineral oil damages the brake fluid and brake system.
Warning: Change the brake fluid every 2 years.
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