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BRAKING SYSTEM: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Braking circuit

Braking system

Braking circuit in the form of an X.

Disc brakes at the front and at the rear

(vehicles all types):

- The front brake discs are ventilated.

- The rear brake discs are ventilated.

Electric parking brake (FSE) acting via cables on the

rear wheels.

The compensator and main brake limiter functions are

assured by the ABS REF systems.

ESP is fitted as standard on the entire range.

NOTE: - REF (EBD) = Electronic Brakeforce

Distribution.

- ESP = Electronic Stability Programme.

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ABS/ESP hydraulic valve block

Components

Hydraulic valve block

ECU

Supplier

TRW

Reference

Observations

Located on the front LH chassis member:

4 regulation channels

ESP

VSC 440

25-way connector

Integral to the hydraulic valve block

2-way black connector

Front wheel sensor

Rear wheel sensor

The sensors, of inductive type, are fitted on the pivot

Air gap non-adjustable: 0.25 to 1.65 mm

2-way black connector

SIEMENS

VDO

The sensors, of inductive type, are fitted on the pivot

Air gap non-adjustable: 0.23 to 1.35 mm

The hub has a bearing with integral magnetic wheel

(48 pairs of poles)

Front pivot bearing

Rear hub bearing

NSK

The rear hub-bearing has a radial ABS target

(48 pairs of poles)

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Parking brake

(1) Electrically-controlled parking brake system (FSE)

(2) Parking brake cables

(3) Cable for manual unlocking of the electric parking brake (FSE).

WARNING: It is forbidden to open the electric parking brake system in After Sales. If a

malfunctioning of the electric parking brake is diagnosed, it is necessary to replace it.

Changing of the parking brake cables does not necessitate opening of the electric parking

brake system (see corresponding operation).

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(4) Handle for manual unlocking of the electric parking brake (FSE)

(5) Switch for the electric parking brake (FSE)

If it is impossible to release the electric parking brake, a handle (4) located in the front central

armrest will mechanically unlock the electric parking brake.

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