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Braking

The intensity of wear of brake linings depends primarily on the operating conditions and style of driving. Particularly high wear in city traffic and the operation of the vehicle mainly for short distances with frequent stops or with a strong sports-style driving. In these cases, it is strongly recommended to carry out further inspection of the control brake linings in the service enterprise a Volkswagen in the intervals between routine maintenance. On cars with a wear indicator brake pad warning lamp indicates the wear limit of the front brake linings.

When driving downhill, use a large extent the properties of the engine brake, which requires the timely switch to a lower gear. This reduces the load on the brakes. If there is a need for additional braking using a braking system, it should be applied at intervals, rather than continuously.