The atypical emergency brake gripped the rear disc directly.

Larger front disc brake and rear disc brake gave plus points to safety.

The original Z500 (1979-1980) differed from the early Z400/Z550 models in having twin front and single rear discs.

The parking brake was a cable operated drum integral within the rear discs.

Braking on all models is performed by a 240 mm rear disc brake.

Feel through the wheels for scored rear discs.

The large valves were prone to letting debris into the engine, and the single rear disc often failed.

The rear discs of the Sud's four-wheel disc arrangement had also been replaced with drums.

This option was created due to a shortage of rear disc brake components.

The new 2011 model is offered with either rear disc brake, or rear drum brake.