Overview of Boxster running gear: Brakes

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Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with front-axle / rear-axle brake-circuit distribution. Vacuum brake booster, internally ventilated brake disks with four-piston fixed caliper at front and rear axles.

ABS 5.3 (3-port system) standard. ABS/TC 5.3 (4-port system) on special request. TC = Traction Control, consisting of ASR (antislip control) und ABD (Automatic Brake differential).

Parking brake (handbrake): Drum brake acting mechanically on both rear wheels.

See Fig 2 .

Front axle / steering

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle / Steering Layout

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Fig 2: Identifying Braking System Layout (Rear)

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Fig 3: Identifying Braking System Layout (Front)

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