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- Fitting Position: Rear Axle
- Wear Warning Contact: not prepared for wear indicator
- Height [mm]: 53
- Width [mm]: 87
- Thickness [mm]: 17,2
- WVA Number: 23554
- Supplementary Article / Supplementary Info Info 2: with anti-squeak plate
- Supplementary Article / Supplementary Info: with spring
- for brake disc diameter [mm]: 249
- Quantity Unit: Axle Set
- Fulfils ECE norm: ECE-R90
- Condition: New
- Brake Disc Type: solid
- Fitting Position: Rear Axle
- Diameter [mm]: 230
- Centering Diameter [mm]: 65,0
- Hole Arrangement/Number: 05/06
- Bolt Hole Circle Ø [mm]: 100
- Brake Disc Thickness [mm]: 9
- Material: Grey Cast Iron
- Minimum thickness [mm]: 7
- Inner Diameter [mm]: 125
- Height [mm]: 39,5
- Bore Diameter [mm]: 16
- Drilled: no
- usable for vehicles to construction year: 2016/11
- KBA Number (Germany): A1
- Condition: New
- Brake Disc Type: internally vented
- Fitting Position: Front Axle
- Diameter [mm]: 266
- Centering Diameter [mm]: 66
- Hole Arrangement/Number: 4/6
- Wheel Bolt Bore Diameter [mm]: 13, 108
- Brake Disc Thickness [mm]: 22
- Surface: Uncoated
- Minimum thickness [mm]: 20
- Inner Diameter [mm]: 133
- Height [mm]: 34
- Tightening Torque [Nm]: 90
- Supplementary Article / Supplementary Info Info 2: without bolts/screws
- usable for vehicles to construction year: 2016/11
- Drilled: no
- Condition: New
- Brake Disc Type: internally vented
- Fitting Position: Front Axle
- Diameter [mm]: 256
- Centering Diameter [mm]: 65,0
- Number of Holes: 5
- Bolt Hole Circle Ø [mm]: 100,0
- Brake Disc Thickness [mm]: 22,0
- Surface: Uncoated
- Minimum thickness [mm]: 19,0
- Inner Diameter [mm]: 134
- Height [mm]: 36,7
- Bore Diameter [mm]: 15,6
- Supplementary Article / Supplementary Info Info 2: without bolts/screws
- usable for vehicles to construction year: 2016/11
- Drilled: no
- Condition: New
- Fitting Position: Rear Axle
- Wear Warning Contact: excl. wear warning contact
- Height [mm]: 53
- Width [mm]: 87
- Thickness [mm]: 17
- Product line: Prime
- WVA Number: 20961, 23554
- Supplementary Article / Supplementary Info Info 2: with brake caliper screws
- Supplementary Article / Supplementary Info: with accessories
- Brake System: Lucas
- Quantity Unit: Axle Set
- Condition: New
Braking system: operating principle, malfunctions, repair and replacement
The braking system is intended to stop or decelerate the car when it is moving. It is also used for holding the vehicle stationary, even on a hilly road.
Main types
By intended purpose:
- Primary (service). It is used to decrease the speed of the vehicle or stop it completely. In hydraulic braking systems, which are installed on all passenger cars, the brake fluid transfers force from the pedal to the brake pads or shoes; in pneumatic ones, which are common for trucks, this function is performed by compressed air.
- Secondary (backup). Usually, it’s a part of the primary braking system, but can be a separate system as well. It is used when the service brakes fail.
- Parking (emergency). It is used to hold the car stationary for a long time. It prevents the vehicle from moving spontaneously when it is parked on a slope and from rolling back when you hill start. Usually, it has a mechanical actuator, in which brake pads are operated by a metal cable. However, there are also electromechanically actuated systems, where an electric motor mounted directly on the brake caliper provides brake pads pressing against the disc.
By the type of brake mechanism:
- With discs. This system is the most efficient. It ensures a short braking distance and is resistant to overheating. However, it is prone to getting dirty.
- With drums. It is less efficient than the disc system but is well protected from dirt, and so can be fitted on the rear axle of some SUVs. The brake shoes wear out slower.
Main components and operation specifics of the braking system
The key elements of a hydraulic braking system are a pedal box, vacuum booster, master and wheel cylinders or brake calipers, discs or drums, as well as brake pads or shoes, hoses and pipes. When the pedal is pressed, the piston of the master cylinder moves and the brake fluid is compressed to drive the pistons of the brake calipers or wheel cylinders. The pistons, being in contact with the brake pads or shoes, press them against the disc or drum.
In parking brakes, a system of levers and cables is usually used to transfer force to the pads (shoes).
Most common malfunctions
- Loss of tightness of the system, caused by hardened seals of the cylinders (calipers) or pistons, or cracked fittings and hoses as a result of a collision.
- Brake caliper guide pins get stuck due to failure to lubricate the parts in good time, torn boots, or unsuitable grease.
- Brake discs can warp because of being overheated.
- Premature or uneven wear of brake pads (shoes) caused by an aggressive driving style, low-quality spare parts, or errors during installation.
Proven ways to extend the service life of the system
To ensure a long and efficient service life of your braking system, you should lubricate caliper guide pins and replace the working fluid in due time, and avoid aggressive driving habits. After the new discs and pads are installed, they have to be properly bedded-in.
What you should know about repairing braking systems
Braking system repairs usually involve installation of new parts instead of faulty ones. For example, leaking hoses, pipes, fittings and connectors, pistons, hardened seals, worn-out pads, damaged or worn-out discs have to be replaced. It is possible to restore the master cylinder with the help of the repair kit, which contains o-rings, seals and washers, pistons and springs. There are also brake caliper repair kits.
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