● During normal driving, do not rest your
foot on the brake pedal habitually, or the
brake pedal may be inadvertently
depressed, which will cause brake
overheating, result in reduced brake
efficiency, shorten the service life of brake
pads and increase the fuel consumption.
Brake lamp staying on will also cause the
driver behind to misjudge the road
conditions ahead.
● During running down a long slope,
continuous application of the brake will
cause it to accumulate heat, thus
reducing its efficiency. In this case, set
the shift lever to a lower gear position to
make use of engine braking.
● After driving through water, check the
braking effect by depressing the brake
pedal moderately to feel if the braking is
normal. In case of any abnormality, with
driving safety ensured, depress the brake
pedal gently and frequently to dry the
brake until it returns to normal.
● When driving, ensure a sufficient braking
distance during emergency braking.
● Do not depress the brake pedal sharply
and frequently, or the wear of brake pads
may be accelerated. If the engine stalls
during driving, the vehicle cannot be
decelerated or stopped unless a large
force is applied to depress the brake
pedal.
Factors affecting the braking effect
1. Wear
The wear of the brake pads depends to a large
extent on the conditions of use and the driving
mode, especially for those vehicles that often run
in urban areas and on short-haul or in sport
mode. Therefore, it is essential to check the
thickness of brake pads within the specified
maintenance interval.
2. Wet or salt-sprinkled roads
Wet roads: During driving in accumulated water
or heavy rain, or after vehicle washing, causing
wet brake discs and pads, or when freezing
occurs in cold winter, the braking efficiency will
be reduced. In this case, depress the brake
pedal lightly a few times to dry the brake and
restore its performance.
Salt-sprinkled roads: During driving on salt-
sprinkled roads, if the brake is not applied for a
long time, there will be a salt layer on brake
discs and pads and the braking efficiency will be
reduced. In this case, depress the brake pedal
lightly a few times to remove the salt layer from
the brake discs and pads.
3. Mountain environment
Due to high mountains and long slopes in a
mountain environment, the brake is applied
frequently for long periods of time and often
works continuously under high-intensity braking
conditions, which will deteriorate the braking
efficiency. Therefore, do not coast at neutral
gear and avoid frequent braking during driving
down a slope. Use low gear positions as much
as possible to control the vehicle speed through
engine auxiliary braking, which can reduce the
work intensity of the wheel brake and lower the
brake temperature. When engine auxiliary
braking is used, the lower the transmission gear,
the higher the engine speed, the greater the
drag force generated, and the more obvious the
braking effect.
4. Altitude environment
Due to thin air and low air pressure in a plateau,
the brake vacuum assist will become smaller, so
a greater force should be applied to the brake
pedal for braking in a plateau. When braking is
required, do not depress the brake pedal by
means of cadence braking, but keep your foot on
the brake pedal to ensure the braking efficiency
by controlling the brake pedal force.
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