Honda 1996 Accord Wagon, Руководство пользователя

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The Braking System
The Braking System
Your Honda is equipped with
front disc brakes. The brakes on
the rear wheels may be disc or
drum, depending on the model.
The braking system is power
assisted to reduce the effort
needed on the brake pedal.
Put your foot on the brake pedal
only when you intend to brake.
Resting your foot on the pedal
keeps the brakes applied lightly,
causing them to build up heat.
Heat buildup can reduce how well
your brakes work. It also keeps
your brake lights on all the time,
confusing drivers behind you.
Constant application of the
brakes when going down a long
hill builds up heat and reduces
their effectiveness. Use the
engine to assist the brakes by
downshifting to a lower gear and
taking your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
Brake Wear Indicators
The front disc brakes and rear
brakes of ABS-equipped cars
have audible brake wear
indicators. When the brake pads
need replacing, you will hear a
distinctive metallic "screeching"
sound when you apply the
brakes. If you do not have the
brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time.
Your brakes may sometimes
squeal or squeak when you apply
them lightly. Do not 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,
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