Confident Braking Performance
The all-new 2008 Lancer GTS not only tames curves, but does so with the confident stopping power of the same brakes as the larger, heavier Outlander SUV -- 11.6-in. (294 mm) vented discs in front and 11.9-in. (302 mm) solid discs in rear. The Lancer DE and ES models employ 10.9-in. (276 mm) vented front disc brakes. The ES has 10.3-in. (262 mm) solid disc rear brakes. The DE has highly efficient drum-type rear brakes.
The front disc brakes utilize powerful dual-piston calipers, with the GTS featuring single-piston calipers for its rear discs. Front rotors on all models measure 1.0 in. thick, and the rear rotors on GTS are 0.4 in. thick. Additionally, higher friction coefficient pads improve performance. The single 10-in. brake vacuum booster, with a long-stroke master cylinder, improves boost power and brake feel. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) is standard on GTS and ES and available for DE models. The system incorporates Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). A change in the surface treatments for both the calipers and rotors has eliminated hazardous materials.
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Rear shelf panel
Caution
► Do not place luggage or other items on the rear shelf panel. Any items on
the rear shelf panel would obstruct your rearward view, and they could fly forward
and cause injuries or ...
Safe driving techniques
Driving safety and protection against injury cannot be fully ensured. However,
we recommend that you pay extra attention to the following:
(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure that you and yo ...
Rear hatch
Warning
► It is dangerous to drive with the rear hatch open since carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can enter the cabin. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
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