Check the brakes

Displaying time on 30 minutes.

1. First, an abrupt halt when driving at low speed.

2. Equal length of skid marks on the wheel indicate the simultaneous operation of brake mechanisms. Checking sense and in a vehicle with ABS, since the system does not operate at speeds below 8 km / h.

3. Perform the same test with the parking brake. When you press the pedal at the same time pull and hold the handle to remove the lock.

4. To check the brakes at high speed, select a road with a smooth finish.

5. At a speed of 50 km / h release the steering wheel (hold hands at the ready), and brake the first gradually and then abruptly to a halt.

6. Pressing the brake pedal in it should feel the vibrations from the system ABS. This is normal.

7. If such a braking car takes to the left - one of the defective right brake. Disposed car going in the direction of more efficient braked wheels. Reasons see. "Troubleshooting the brake system, their causes and remedies."

8. Allow the car to roll freely with a slight slope to ensure that the wheels are not blocked.

9. After a trip, check the temperature of the hand wheel. If one of these other hot, it may indicate a slowdown pad slide or lock the parking brake.

10. On the raised car check which of the wheel does not have enough free lift.

11. Turn on the ignition and on level ground, turn off the parking brake. Now, in turn test the two electrical contacts on the brake fluid reservoir, which press the rubber cover. At the same time the warning light should illuminate.

12. It is recommended to check the brakes on the stand every 30 000 km. Installation of BAS, ASR and ETS should be known.