Brake System

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Specifications

Specifications

Item Specification
Master Cylinder Type Single
Cylinder Inner Diameter Ø 20.64 mm (0.812 in.)
Piston Stroke 33 ± 1 mm (1.29 ± 0.039 in.)
Fluid Level Sensor Provided
Brake booster Type 9-inch single
Booster Ratio 7,5 : 1
Front Disc Brake
13 in. 14 in.
Type Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Disc 241 mm (9.4882 in.) 256 mm (10.0787 in.)
Disc Thickness 18 mm (0.7087 in.) 20 mm (0.7874 in.)
Disc Service Limit 16.0 mm (0.6299 in.) 18.0 mm (0.7087 in.)
Cylinder Type Single piston Single piston
Rear Disc Brake
Type Solid Disc
Disc O.D. 234 mm (9.2126 in.)
Disc Thickness 10.0 mm (0.3937 in.)
Disc Service Limit 8.4 mm (0.3307 in.)
Cylinder Type Single piston
Drum Brake
Type Leading Trailing
Drum (Disc) ID Ø 203.2 mm (8.0000 in.)
Lining Thickness 4.0–4.7 mm (0.1575–0.1850 in.)

Specifications (ABS)
Part Item Standard Value NOTE
HECU System 4-Channel 4-Sensor (Solenoid)
Type Motor, Integrated Valve Relay Type
Operating Voltage 9.7–17.4 V
Operating Temperature -40 to 120 °C
Engine Power 230 W
Active Wheel Speed Sensor (ABS) Supply Voltage 4.5–20 V DC
Low Output Current 5.9–8.4 mA
High Output Current 11.8–16.8 mA
Output range 1 - 2500 Hz
Tone wheel 48 teeth
Air gap 0.4 - 1.0 mm

Specifications (ESC)
Part Item Standard Value NOTE
HECU System 4-Channel 4-Sensor (Solenoid) Full Control
Type Motor, Integrated Valve Relay Type (ABS, TCS, VSM, ESC)
Operating Voltage 9.7–17.4 V
Operating Temperature -40 to 120 °C
Engine Power 270 W
Active wheel speed sensor Supply Voltage 4.5–20 V DC
Low Output Current 5.9–8.4 mA
High Output Current 11.8-16.8 mA
Output range 1 - 2500 Hz
Tone wheel 48 teeth
Air gap 0.4 - 1.0 mm

Service Standard
Items Standard Value
Brake pedal height 182 mm (7.29 in.)
Brake pedal full travel 108 mm (4.25 in)
Stop Lamp Switch Clearance 1.0–2.0 mm (0.04–0.08 in.)
Front brake disc thickness (13 in.) 18 mm (0.70 in)
Front brake disc thickness (14 in.) 20 mm (0.7874 in.)
Front brake pad thickness 11 mm (0.4331 in.)
Rear brake disc thickness 10 mm (0.39 in.)
Rear brake pad thickness 10 mm (0.39 in.)

Tightening Torque
Items N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Master Cylinder to Brake Booster Nut 9,8 - 15,7 1,0 - 1,6 7,2 - 11,6
Brake Tube Flare Nuts at Master Cylinder ABS 13,7 - 16,7 1,4 - 1,7 10,1 - 12,3
ESC 18,6 - 22,6 1,9 - 2,3 13,7 - 16,6
Front caliper guide rod bolts 21,6 - 31,4 2,2 - 3,2 15,9 - 23,1
Rear caliper guide rod bolts 21,6 - 31,4 2,2 - 3,2 15,9 - 23,1
Front caliper assembly to steering knuckle 78,5 - 98,1 8,0 - 10,0 57,9 - 72,3
Rear caliper assembly to steering knuckle 78,5 - 98,1 8,0 - 10,0 57,9 - 72,3
Brake pedal bracket bolts 16,7 - 25,5 1,7 - 2,6 12,3 - 18,8
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 5,8 - 8,7
HECU Bracket Mounting Bolts 16,7 - 25,5 1,7 - 2,6 12,3 - 18,8
HECU Brake Tube Flare Nuts 13,7 - 16,7 1,4 - 1,7 10,1 - 12,3

Lubricants
Items Recommended Quantity
Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 419.5 cm3 ± 20 cm3
Brake pedal bushing and bolt Chassis grease As required
Parking brake shoe and backing plate contact surface Heat-resistant grease As required

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools

Use
09581-11000
Piston Expander
Front Disc Brake Piston Compression
09964-C1100
SCC Reflector
SCC Radar Alignment Reflector
09964-C1200
Calibration Beam

Laser for determining vehicle center.
09964-C1300
Stand

SCC reflector or vertical/horizontal laser support.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom Table

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the probable cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
Symptom Possible Cause Countermeasure
Low or Spongy Pedal Brake System (Fluid Leak) Repair
Brake System (Air Intrusion) Bleeding Procedure
Piston Seal (Worn or Damaged) Replace
Rear Brake Shoe Clearance (Incorrect Adjustment) Adjust
Master Cylinder (Malfunction) Replace
Brake Drag Brake Pedal Free Travel (Minimum) Adjust
Parking Brake Cable Length (Adjustment Problem) Adjust
Parking Brake Cable (Seized) Repair
Rear Brake Pad Separation (Adjustment Problems) Adjust
Lining and Backing Plate (Twisted or Cracked) Replace
Piston (Trapped) Replace
Piston (Seized) Replace
Anchor or Return Spring (Malfunction) Replace
Brake Booster (Vacuum Leak) Repair
Master Cylinder (Malfunction) Replace
Uneven Braking Piston (Trapped) Replace
Lining and Backing Plate (Oil Stains, Cracks or Warpage) Replace
Heavy Pedal Effort and Brake Problems Brake System (Fluid Leak, Air Intrusion) Perform the Bleeding Procedure
Brake Shoe or Lining (Worn) Replace
Pad Shim or Backing Plate (Cracked or Twisted) Replace
Rear Brake Pad Separation (Adjustment Problems) Adjust
Pad Shim or Backing Plate (Oil Stain) Replace
Pad Shim or Backing Plate (Slippery) Replace
Disc (Scored) Replace
Brake Booster (Vacuum Leak) Repair
Brake noise Pad Shim or Backing Plate (Cracked or Twisted) Replace
Loose Wheel Bolt and Caliper Adjust
Pad Sliding Problems (Uneven Pad Wear) Replace
Lining or Backing Plate (Dirty) Cleaning
Pad Shim or Backing Plate (Slippery) Brake Pad Replacement
Anchor or Return Spring (Malfunction) Replace
Brake Pad Shim (Damaged) Replace
Retaining Spring (Damaged) Replace
Foreign Object Caught Between Disc and Pad Cleaning
Corrosion on Disc Brake Road Test and Cleaning
* Remove friction corrosion by performing a brake road test
Cave-in Disc Replace
Brakes Not Fully Effective
(at high driving speed)
Brake Shoe or Lining (Worn) Replace
Master Cylinder (Malfunction) Replace
Brake Vibration Brake Booster (Vacuum Leak) Repair
Pedal Free Separation Adjust
Master Cylinder (Malfunction) Replace
Master Cylinder Cap Damaged Replace
Brake Line Damaged Replace
Caliper Return Problem (while wheel rotates, check for noise) Replace
Converted Disc Replace

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