Technical Data: Brakes
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- Type: 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Stability Control and Electronic Traction control.
- Calipers: Four piston fixed calipers front and rear.
ROTOR DIAMETER
| Size (inches) | Size (millimeters) | |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 13.98 in | 355 mm |
| Rear | 14.37 in | 365 mm |
FRONT ROTOR THICKNESS
| Size (inches) | Size (millimeters) | |
|---|---|---|
| New | 1.26 in | 32 mm |
| Service limit | 1.18 in | 30 mm |
FRONT ROTOR RUNOUT AND DISK THICKNESS VARIATION (DTV)
| (millimeters) | |
|---|---|
| Lateral runout | 0.050 mm |
| Chordal runout | 0.040 mm |
| Disk thickness variation (DTV) | 0.010 mm |
REAR ROTOR THICKNESS
| Size (inches) | Size (millimeters) | |
|---|---|---|
| New | 1.10 in | 28 mm |
| Service limit | 1.02 in | 26 mm |
REAR ROTOR RUNOUT AND DISK THICKNESS VARIATION (DTV)
| (millimeters) | |
|---|---|
| Lateral runout | 0.050 mm |
| Chordal runout | 0.040 mm |
| Disk thickness variation (DTV) | 0.010 mm |
FRONT BRAKE PAD THICKNESS (EXCLUDING BACKING PLATE)
| Size (inches) | Size (millimeters) | |
|---|---|---|
| New | 0.354 in | 9.0 mm |
| Service limit | 0.078 in | 2.0 mm |
REAR BRAKE PAD THICKNESS (EXCLUDING BACKING PLATE)
| Size (inches) | Size (millimeters) | |
|---|---|---|
| New | 0.315 in | 8.0 mm |
| Service limit | 0.078 in | 2.0 mm |
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) BRAKE PAD THICKNESS (EXCLUDING BACKING PLATE)
| Size (inches) | Size (millimeters) | |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake (EPB) | Electronic calipers. Self adjusting for pad wear. | |
| New | 0.216 in | 5.5 mm |
| Service limit | 0.039 in | 1.0 mm |
| Maximum | 0.256 in | 6.5 mm |