Honda 1995 Accord Wagon, Owner'S Manual

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The Braking System
confuse this with the brake wear
indicators. They make a very
audible "screeching."
Brake System Design
The hydraulic system that
operates the brakes has two
separate circuits. Each circuit
works diagonally across the car
(the left-front brake is connected
with the right-rear brake, etc.). If
one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have
braking at two wheels.
If this happens, you will notice
that the brake pedal goes down
much farther and you need to
press on it much harder. A much
longer distance will be needed to
stop the car.
Slow the car by downshifting to a
lower gear and removing your
foot from the accelerator pedal.
Pull to the side of the road as
soon as it is safe. Because of the
longer stopping distance needed,
brake system failure is very
hazardous. You should have your
car towed, but if you must drive
the car in this condition, be
extremely cautious. Have your
car repaired as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brakes
ABS-equipped models
Your car has an anti-lock brake
system (ABS). ABS helps you to
maintain steering control during
hard braking. It does this by
helping to prevent the wheels
from locking up and skidding.
The ABS is always "ON." It
requires no special effort or
driving technique. You will feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal
when the ABS activates.
Activation varies with the
amount of traction your tires
have. On dry pavement, you will
need to press on the brake pedal
very hard before you feel the
pedal pulsation that means the
ABS has activated. However, you
may feel the ABS activate
immediately if you are trying to
stop on snow or ice. Under all
conditions, the ABS is helping to
prevent the wheels from locking
so you can retain steering
control. You should continue to
press on the brake pedal with
the same force.
You may feel a slight movement
of the brake pedal just after you
start the engine. This is the ABS
working.
Driving
FRONT