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The Braking System
Your Honda is equipped with disc
brakes at
all
four wheels. A power
assist helps reduce the effort needed
on the brake pedal.
The
ABS helps
you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
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 build-up can
reduce how well your brakes work.
It
also keeps your brake lights on all
the time, confusing drivers behind
you.
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Driving
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their effective-
ness.
Use the engine to assist the
brakes by downshifting to a lower
gear and taking your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
Check your brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see
if
they feel
normal.
If not, apply
them
gently and
frequently until they
do.
Since a
longer distance is needed to stop
with wet brakes, be extra cautious
and alert in your driving.
Brake
Wear
Indicators
All
four brakes 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 begin
screeching
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."
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