The hydraulic braking system is divided into two circuits (see illustration 1.0), which work diagonally, which greatly improves the safety of driving a car. One circuit is formed by the brakes of the front right and rear left wheels, and the other is the brakes of the front left and rear right wheels. Under normal conditions, both circuits work together. However, if one of the hydraulic circuits fails, the vehicle can be stopped using the other brake circuit. The pressure in both circuits is created by the master brake cylinder when the brake pedal is depressed.
1.0 Brake circuits
1 - master brake cylinder
2 - vacuum brake booster
3 - brake caliper
4 - two-chamber brake fluid reservoir
5 - auxiliary systems (depending on configuration)
6 - intake solenoid valve
7 - exhaust solenoid valve
8 - modulator
9 - pressure accumulator
10 - vibration damper
11 - wheel cylinder
A - primary brake circuit
To the secondary brake circuit
The parking brake is mechanical and acts only on the rear wheels via a cable drive.
When cleaning the brakes, dust from the brake pads is harmful to health, as the lining of the brake pads can contain asbestos, which is hazardous to health if it enters the respiratory tract. Brake pads are produced by various companies, but it is recommended to use only certified products.
Depending on the model and its configuration, Peugeot 605 cars are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Subsequent installation of the anti-lock braking system is not possible. The anti-lock braking system prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking, so that the car remains steerable even under full braking. In the event of any malfunction in the ABS system, it is disabled. In this case, the ABS warning light on the instrument panel comes on and the brake system operates normally.
Depending on the model and equipment, Peugeot 605 cars can also be equipped with an anti-slip system that regulates the slippage of the drive wheels relative to the supporting surface. This means that when the rotation of the drive wheels is detected, they are deliberately braked.
Attention! When driving on wet roads, it is recommended to brake from time to time to remove a film of water, oil, dirt and resin from the brake disc, which impairs braking performance.
After driving in the rain, and especially when the streets are sprinkled with salt, it is necessary to dry the brakes by lightly depressing the brake pedal several times. This prevents premature corrosion of the discs.
Work on the brakes requires cleanliness and certain skills. If there is no experience in repairing the brake system, then it is recommended to entrust it to the workshop.