- New brake linings must first run in and therefore do not yet provide optimal friction force for the first 200 km. The slight reduction in braking efficiency associated with this can be compensated by a corresponding increase in the effort on the brake pedal. This also applies to the subsequent replacement of linings during the operation of the car.
- A sudden increase in brake pedal travel may be due to the failure of one of the circuits of the dual-circuit brake system. And although in this case you can continue driving to contact the nearest workshop, however, you should remember that the effort on the pedal and the braking distance will increase significantly.
- The brake fluid level should be checked regularly. A drop in the brake fluid level is signaled by the brake warning light coming on.
- Brake pad wear is highly dependent on driving style and vehicle operating conditions. With a sporty driving style, as well as when the vehicle is used only in urban conditions, the timing for replacing linings may be shorter than that provided for by the maintenance plan.
- If the situation requires engine braking in order to unload the brake system, then the brake pedal, if necessary, do not keep it constantly pressed, but slow down in interval mode.
- Under certain operating conditions, such as after driving through water, in heavy rain or after washing the car, the braking effect may be delayed due to dampening, and in winter even icing of the brake linings or discs. In this case, the brakes must be dried first.
A delay in the braking effect is also possible when driving on salted roads if the braking has not been carried out for a long time. In this case, it is necessary to specifically slow down in order to remove salt deposits from the brake linings or discs.
Attention! When installing an additional spoiler on the front, make sure that it does not interfere with the airflow and ventilation of the front wheel brakes. Brakes may overheat.
Vacuum brake booster
Attention! The vacuum brake booster is powered by low air pressure generated during engine operation. For this reason, do not coast the vehicle by turning off the engine.
When the brake booster does not work, for example, due to damage to it or when the car is being towed, then the force on the brake pedal must be much greater to compensate for the lack of boost in the drive.
ABS system
ABS contributes greatly to improving the active safety of the car.
The advantage of an ABS braking system over conventional braking systems is that the wheels do not lock up even during emergency braking on slippery roads. Thanks to this, the controllability and stability of the car are maintained even in such a situation.
However, you cannot count on the fact that thanks to ABS, the braking distance will become shorter. When driving on gravel or fresh snow lying on top of a slippery road, when it is already necessary to drive with extreme caution and minimum speed, the braking distance may even increase slightly.
The principle of operation of the ABS
If the speed of rotation of the wheel decreases, approaching the speed of the forward movement of the car, or in other words, the wheel shows a tendency to block, then the pressure in the brake drive of this wheel is automatically reduced. This control process is noticeable by the pulsation of the brake pedal, accompanied by characteristic noise manifestations. Thus, the driver is specifically given a warning signal that one or more wheels are operating in a mode close to blocking.
In order for the ABS to work in such situations, the brake pedal should be held down and in no case should you try to brake in several strokes.
Attention! ABS cannot eliminate the laws of physics. This is especially true when driving in ice or on a wet track. When signs of wheel lock appear, the speed must be adjusted in accordance with the traffic situation.
ABS automatically turns on every time the engine is started.
ABS malfunction is signaled by a control light.
Note: When the rear axle differential lock is engaged, the ABS is automatically disabled, because if there is a rigid kinematic connection between the rear wheels, it is impossible to regulate the braking forces.
When the differential lock is engaged, the brake system works as usual, i.e. without ABS. The ABS is automatically reactivated after the differential lock is turned off manually or it is turned off automatically, which is activated upon reaching a speed of 25 km / h.
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