Brakes and Traction Control: Description and Operation

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The vehicle is equipped with a vacuum-assisted power braking system.

The braking system is a front-to-rear split hydraulic system.

The front brakes utilize a dual-piston brake caliper and disc. brake system.

The rear brakes utilize a single piston caliper and disc brake system with the parking brake assembly located inside the drum and hat-type brake disc.

The parking brake system is a shoe and drum system that is located inside the drum and hat-type rear brake discs.

A 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) is standard.

A fluid control valve, mounted at the rear port of the brake master cylinder, is used on 2-door models only.