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When driving downhill, the brakes have to work especially hard and heat up quickly.
Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or steep, always reduce speed and
shift into lower gear. This will let the vehicle use engine braking and reduce the load on the
brakes. Otherwise, the brake system could overheat and possibly fail. Only use the brakes
when you need them to slow the vehicle down more or to stop.
A damaged front bumper or a non-standard spoiler can reduce airflow to the brakes and make
them overheat.
WARNING
Wet brakes or brakes coated with ice or road salt react slower and need longer stopping
distances.
Carefully apply the brakes to test them.
Always dry brakes and clean off ice and salt coatings with a few cautious brake applications
when visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
WARNING
Driving when the brake booster is not working increases stopping distances and can cause acci‐
dents and serious personal injuries.
Never let the vehicle coast when the engine is switched off.
If the brake booster is not working (such as when the vehicle is being towed), a lot more pedal
force is needed to slow down and stop.
NOTE
Never ride the brakes by keeping your foot on the brake pedal when you do not want to brake.
Constant pressure on the brake pedal can make the brakes overheat. Riding the brakes will
substantially reduce braking performance, increase stopping distance, and can cause com‐
plete brake system failure.
Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or steep, always reduce speed and
shift into lower gear. This will let the vehicle use engine braking and reduce the load on the
brakes. Otherwise, the brake system could overheat and possibly fail. Only use the brakes
when you need them to slow the vehicle down more or to stop.
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