All articles about the installation and repair of units and elements of the brake system of VAZ-21214 Niva cars and their modifications.
Elements of the brake system 1 – the brake mechanism of a back wheel; 2 – pressure regulator drive lever; 3 – a back cable of a parking brake; 4 - pressure regulator; 5 - rear cable guide; 6 - front cable...
Design features of the brake system The working brake system is hydraulic, dual-circuit, with a pressure regulator, a vacuum booster and a sensor for insufficient fluid level in the reservoir of the main brake...
Bleeding the brakes Attention! We carry out the work together with an assistant on a viewing ditch or lift. Bleeding the brakes is necessary when replacing the brake fluid, as well as to remove air...
Replacing the front brake pads Hang and remove the front wheel. Pliers take out the cotter pin of the lower axis of the clamping lever. With a punch we cut the axis of the clamping lever.. ... and, holding the...
Replacing the rear brake pads The minimum allowable thickness of brake pads is 1.5 mm. To assess the condition of the brake pads without removing the drum, there is a viewing window in the brake shield. We...
Removing the brake master cylinder reservoir Disconnect the wire connectors from the low brake fluid level sensor. Unscrew the plug and remove the level sensor. key «on 10» unscrew the two nuts securing the tank bracket to...
Removing the brake master cylinder Removing the spare wheel bracket (see Removing the pipe and spare wheel support ). Use pliers to loosen the clamps securing the flexible hoses to the fittings of the master brake...
Dismantling the front brake mechanism Hang and remove the front wheel. head «on 10» unscrew the bolt securing the guide brackets of the hoses.. ... and remove the guides. head «at 14» unscrew the bypass bolt of the...
Removing the front brake hose Hang and remove the front wheel. Disconnect the hose from the brake cylinder block (see Dismantling the front brake mechanism ). holding the key «at 17» brake hose end, special...
Replacing the rear wheel cylinder Attention! We carry out work on a viewing ditch or a lift. Removing the brake drum (see Replacing the rear brake pads ). To replace the wheel cylinder, remove the brake pads or...
Removing the rear brake hose Attention! We carry out work on a viewing ditch or a lift. holding the key «at 17» flexible hose end, with a special key «on 10» unscrew the brake pipe fitting. Remove the brake...
Replacement of brake pipes and tee of the rear axle beam Attention! We carry out work on a viewing ditch or a lift. Disconnect the brake pipe from the rear wheel cylinder (see Replacing the rear wheel cylinder ). Using a screwdriver, we...
Removing the rear brake pressure regulator and its drive Attention! We carry out work on a viewing ditch or a lift. We disconnect the tip of the regulator lever from the rod of the rear axle bracket (see Checking the performance and...
Removal and disassembly of the pedal assembly In the engine compartment, unscrew the nuts securing the clutch master cylinder (see Removing the clutch master cylinder ). We remove the clutch master cylinder from the studs...