DESCRIPTION
BASE BRAKES
Dual piston disc brake calipers are used on the front. Single piston disc brake calipers are used on the rear. Ventilated disc brake rotors are used on the front and solid rotors are used on the rear.
Power brake assist is supplied by a vacuum operated, dual diaphragm power brake booster. The master cylinder used for all applications has an aluminum body and nylon reservoir with single filler cap. A fluid level indicator is mounted to the side of the reservoir.
The braking force of the rear wheels is controlled by electronic brake distribution (EBD). The EBD functions like a rear proportioning valve. The EBD system uses the ABS system to control the slip of the rear wheels in partial braking range. The braking force of the rear wheels is controlled electronically by using the inlet and outlet valves located in the HCU.Factory installed brake linings on all models consists of organic base material combined with metallic particles.
SRT-8
SRT8 models utilizes four-wheel disc brakes. All brake calipers are four-piston opposed fixed design manufactured by Brembo®.
All brake rotors are the internal vented type. .
Each front brake caliper features four 44 mm pistons, two in each outer half of the caliper. The two outer halves of this caliper connect hydraulically using internal passageways. These calipers are not serviceable. Do not attempt disassembly.
Each rear brake caliper features four pistons also, two in each half of the caliper. Each half has one 28 mm and one 32 mm piston. When mounted, the smaller size (28 mm) piston is located at the top while the larger size (32 mm) piston is located at the bottom. The two halves of the caliper are connected hydraulically by means of an external brake tube located on the bottom of the caliper assembly. Each caliper half has its own bleeder screw at the top and must be bled individually when bleeding is required. These calipers are not serviceable. Do not attempt disassembly.
All SRT8 calipers mount directly to the knuckle. They do not use brake caliper adapters.
The SRT8 rear brake rotors have integrated parking brake drums like the standard rear disc brake system.