All articles about the device and repair of units and elements of the brake system of VAZ-2107 Zhiguli cars and their modifications.
Description of the design of the brake system Front wheel brake: 1 - guide pin of the pads (2101-3501132); 2 - brake shoe (2101-3501089); 3 - internal working cylinder (2101-3501182/83); 4 - clamping spring pads...
Brake system — check of technical condition We check the condition of the brake system according to the frequency of maintenance (see " Periodic maintenance "). You will need a caliper to get the job done. Execution...
Hydraulic Brake — Checking the Brake Fluid Level The reservoir for the hydraulic drive of the brakes is located in the engine compartment on the left side and is fixed to its bulkhead with a clamp. Execution sequence 1. We...
Hydraulic brakes — pumping and replacing brake fluid Brake fluid is replaced according to the maintenance interval (see " Periodic maintenance "). We pump the hydraulic brake drive to remove air from it and when replacing the brake...
Front wheel brake pads — replacement Attention! We replace the pads as a set on both sides of the car. Periodically check the condition of the brake pads (see " Brake system - check of technical condition ") and...
Rear wheel brake pads — replacement Attention! We replace the pads as a set on both sides of the car. Periodically check the condition of the brake pads (see " Brake system - check of technical condition ") and...
Master brake cylinder — removal and installation We remove the main brake cylinder to replace it, as well as when replacing the vacuum brake booster. To carry out the work, you will need an assistant, as well as a special wrench...
Vacuum brake booster — performance check The vacuum amplifier is installed on the bulkhead of the engine compartment. The amplifier is non-separable, in case of failure we replace it entirely. A sign of a malfunction in...
Vacuum brake booster — replacement To complete the work, you will need an assistant, as well as a vernier caliper, a special wrench for 10 mm for brake pipes, a transparent vinyl pipe of a suitable diameter, a...
Brake light switch — position adjustment The free play of the brake pedal with the engine off should be within 3-5 mm. This value is achieved by adjusting the position of the brake light switch. If the switch is close to...
Front wheel brake — disassembly The brake mechanism of the front wheel consists of a caliper, working cylinders, a brake disc and pads. We remove the front brake caliper to replace it, replace the working...
Front wheel brake hose — replacement The work is shown on the example of replacing the right wheel brake hose. To carry out the work, you will need an assistant, as well as a special wrench for 10 mm for brake pipes,...
Rear wheel slave cylinder — replacement We replace the working cylinder of the rear wheel if a brake fluid leak is detected or the pistons are jammed. To carry out the work, you will need an assistant, as well as a...
Rear brake hose — replacement To carry out the work, you will need an assistant, as well as a special wrench for 10 mm for brake pipes, a transparent vinyl pipe of a suitable diameter, a container for draining...
Brake pipes — replacement Before unscrewing the fittings of the brake pipes, it is necessary to clean the joints from dirt and apply a penetrating lubricant. To unscrew the fittings of the brake pipes,...
Brake pressure regulator — check and replace The pressure regulator is mounted on the body bracket and is connected to the rear axle through a torsion bar and linkage. Pressure Regulator Actuator Details: 1 - regulator drive...
Parking brake — adjustment If the parking brake system does not hold the vehicle on a slope of 25% when the drive lever is moved 4-6 teeth of the ratchet, then the parking brake lever travel must be...
Parking brake system — disassembly and assembly We replace the cables of the parking brake system if it is impossible to adjust them due to their stretching or mechanical damage. Details of the drive of the parking brake...