The Braking System
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 immediately
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. It is best to
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
The Civic EX model in the U.S. has
an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) as
standard equipment.
It is optional on the U.S. LX model.
ABS has disc brakes on the rear
wheels in place of the standard
drum-type brakes.
For a further explanation of the ABS
equipment, refer to page
198
.
ABS helps you maintain steering
control. It does this by helping you to
prevent the wheels from locking up
and skidding.
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