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4.15.1 Brake Pedal (Foot Brake)
The brake pedal (foot brake) is designed to decrease the vehicle
speed and stop the vehicle. Do not excessively apply the brake pedal
while going down a long hill. The brake system will overheat causing
the vapour lock or fade phenomenon thus losing braking force. Use
the foot brake along with the engine braking effects by selecting
lower gears.
Avoid abrupt engine braking on slippery roads, or the tyres may
slip.
Engine brake
A system that allows for the slowing of a vehicle that is independent
of the conventional braking systems. A driver would normally down-
shift to slow the driver’s descent of a hill, using engine compression.
The engine brake increases the effectiveness of this regarding
force.
Fade
Reduction or loss in braking force due to loss of friction between
brake pads and discs.
Vapour Lock
When the brake system is overheated, the fluid in the brake lines
will boil and form bubbles. Only the bubbles will be compressed
when the brake pedal is depressed. So the brakes cannot work
properly due to loss of braking force.
Nothing under driver’s seat
Do not leave empty bottles or cans near or under the driver’s seat.
If it hinders the brake or accelerator pedal operation, it may cause
an unexpected accident.
Brake pad
Check the brake pad at every 10,000 km of driving, and replace if
necessary. When the brake pad are badly worn, you may hear a
squeaking sound from the brake system. If this happens, replace
the brake discs as a set (left and right) as soon as possible.
The lifespan of brake pad depends on the driving habits.
STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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