Kia 2004.5 Spectra Service Technical Training page 173

2004.5 Spectra Technology
INTRODUCTION
The 2004.5 Spectra comes standard with a 4-wheel
disc Conventional Brake System (CBS) with optional
Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic
Brake-Force Distribution (EBD).
Brakes are designed to reduce the motion of the
vehicle when the driver applies the brake pedal. This
produces hydraulic pressure to apply pads against
turning rotors, which changes the kinetic energy of the
vehicle's movement into heat (friction) energy to slow
the vehicle down. The amount of heat created is
proportionate to the pressure the driver places on the
brake pedal and the speed of the vehicle.
Optional ABS with EBD uses additional electronic and
hydraulic components to help prevent wheel lockup
and electronically distributes brake pressure between
the front and rear brake calipers for optimal rear
wheel traction.
Brakes
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