Rear Disc Brakes (06.04) - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Brake system (06.00)

Rear Disc Brakes (06.04)

Description
The rear, four piston, brake caliper is bolted directly to the vertical link by two bolts. The caliper is a monobloc assembly.
The steel brake discs are ventilated and grooved. They are secured to the hub by two retaining bolts.
Specifications
Oils/Greases
Brake Fluid Castrol Response Super DOT 4 (Not
silicon based brake fluid)
Brake discs
Brake disc initial thickness 28.0 mm
Brake disc Min. thickness
Brake Disc 'Runout'
Brake pads
Minimum lining thickness 2.5
October 2005
26.0 mm
<70 mm measured @ 2 mm
in from the brake disc edge.
Workshop Manual
Torque Figures
Description
Brake hose unions
Service brake Caliper to
Vertical Link
Handbrake Caliper to
Vertical Link
Rear Disc Brakes (06.04)
Brake system (06.00)
Nm. lb. / ft.
22 16.5
20 + 66°-70° 15 + 66°-70°
15 + 90°-94° 11.5 + 90°-94°
6-2-1