Brakes and Traction Control: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION - BASE BRAKES

The base brake system consists of the following components:

- Brake pedal
- Power brake booster
- Master cylinder
- Brake tubes and hoses
- Disc brakes (four-wheel)
- Brake lamp switch
- Brake fluid level switch
- Parking brakes

Antilock brakes with traction control and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) are standard equipment on this vehicle. ABS and ESP components are described in detail in ABS SERVICE INFORMATION.