Post by Candyman on Mar 13, 2008 11:12:30 GMT -8
Large vented front rotors 10.94 x 0.9-inch (280 x 23-mm) feature a gooseneck design that contributes to heat resistance and long-term smooth operation. Large-diameter rotors help ensure ample stopping ability and heat resistance. Air scoops in the front fascia and sculptured areas in the front wheel splash shields provide cooling air for the front brakes. This contributes to lining life and long-term quiet operation.
Standard drum-type rear brakes are 8.66 inches (220 mm) in diameter by 1.57-inches (40-mm) wide. They have stamped steel hub sections and cast iron friction surfaces and adjust automatically when the brakes are applied. A parking brake mechanism is included in each brake.
A four wheel disc system with antilock brakes and traction control is available. Traction control is automatically active below about 35 mph, but the driver may disable it using a switch. The traction control system software includes a thermal model that calculates front brake temperatures. The thermal model will shut off traction control and illuminate the TRAC OFF indicator when the brakes may be overheating to ensure that adequate braking effectiveness is always available.
Standard drum-type rear brakes are 8.66 inches (220 mm) in diameter by 1.57-inches (40-mm) wide. They have stamped steel hub sections and cast iron friction surfaces and adjust automatically when the brakes are applied. A parking brake mechanism is included in each brake.
A four wheel disc system with antilock brakes and traction control is available. Traction control is automatically active below about 35 mph, but the driver may disable it using a switch. The traction control system software includes a thermal model that calculates front brake temperatures. The thermal model will shut off traction control and illuminate the TRAC OFF indicator when the brakes may be overheating to ensure that adequate braking effectiveness is always available.
