TATA Motors Aria, Owner'S Manual & Service Book, Page: 114 / 172

DRIVING
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BRAKES & BRAKING
Check your brakes after driving through
deep water. Apply the brakes
moderately to feel that they are normal.
If not, apply them gently and frequently
until they do. With wet brakes you should
be extra cautious and alert while driving.
CAUTION
Brake system failure is hazardous
and needs immediate attention. In the
event of brake system failure,
a) Have your vehicle towed OR
b) Be extremely cautious in case you
have to drive the car.
Brakes :
The brake system on your vehicle is an
advanced dual circuit, vertical split
vacuum assisted hydraulic brake
system.
It is equipped with:
z
Brake booster: This assists the driver
in braking with an ergonomic pedal
force on brake pedal;
z
Tandem Master Cylinder, for fail safe
braking.
z
Twin pot calipers in front and single
pot callipers in rear, for efficient
energy absorption.
However, in failure of one circuit, the
pedal will be lighter to press, pedal travel
will be higher and stopping distance will
increase. At the same time brake
indication light would glow on dash
board.
If you observe any abnormality in brake
system, contact your nearest
TATA
Authorized Service Centre. In case of
failure of vacuum supply to the brake
booster the car can still be
stopped with a higher pedal effort. In
case of vacuum failure or brake circuit
failure, slow down the vehicle by shifting
to lower gear and lifting your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Pull to the side
of the road as soon as it is safe. Put
your foot on brake pedal to apply brake.
Do not ride with brakes applied as they
may overheat and the performance may
be impaired. The brake lights may
confuse the other road users behind
you. Use engine to assist the brakes by
shifting to a lower gear and lifting your
foot from accelerator pedal.
Constant application of brakes while
going down the hill builds heat and
reduces braking efficiency.