The brake fluid reservoir is located above the brake master cylinder and supplies brake fluid to the entire brake system. The servo retains some of the vacuum supplied by the engine (the diesel engine has a special vacuum pump). The vacuum transmitted through the valve system contributes to the increased pressure exerted on the brake pedal.
Front and rear disc brakes are equipped with locking calipers. This means that when braking, the brake pad in each of the calipers is pressed against the brake disc by two pistons.
The handbrake through the cable system acts on the rear wheels. Since disc brakes cannot be used as parking brakes, the rear wheels have additional drum brakes as part of the main disc brakes. The drum brakes are operated exclusively by the handbrake.
The type of brake pads is determined by the model of the machine. We advise you to use only those brake linings recommended by the manufacturer.
Working with the brake system requires exceptional cleanliness and accuracy. If you do not have sufficient experience, it is better to entrust this work to a specialist.
Note: When driving through puddles, it is recommended to depress the brake pedal from time to time to clean the brake discs from dirt.
Even though the water "runs away" from the discs due to centrifugal forces, they still have a thin film of grease and dirt, which reduces the efficiency of their work. When installing new brake linings, you need to give them time to run in and try to avoid hard pressing on the brake pedal for the first 200 km.
Attention: When measuring the free travel of the brake pedal (especially after turning) the outer diameter of the discs should be checked for runout. At the same time, it is recommended to check and adjust the axial clearance of the wheel bearings. If the runout of the brake discs is too significant, the hubs should be adjusted. If the runout is not removed, the discs must be replaced.