Technical Description

BRAKE SYSTEM

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Front-Wheel Drive

- Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split.

- Front wheel brake mechanisms — disc brakes with internal ventilation on vehicles with carbureted engines.

- Rear wheel brakes are disc brakes.

- Hydraulic brake drive.

- Automatic adjustment of the clearance between the friction linings and the drum of the rear axle brake circuit.

- Mechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels.

- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).

All-Wheel Drive

- Hydraulic, dual-circuit brake system.

- Dual-circuit system: front and rear.

- Front brakes are ventilated disc brakes.

- Rear brakes are disc brakes.

- Hydraulic brake drive.

- Automatic adjustment of the clearance between the friction linings and the drum of the rear axle brake circuit.

- Mechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels.

- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).

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