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Starting and Driving
Canadian Market
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake
failure and possibly an accident. Driving
with your foot resting or riding on the
brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive
lining wear, and possible brake damage.
In an emergency full braking capacity
may be impaired.
Brake Pads and Brake Discs
Wear on the brake pads and brake discs
depends to a great extent on the driving
style and the conditions of use and
therefore cannot be expressed in actual
kilometres driven on the road.
The brake system is designed for
optimal braking effect at all speeds and
temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and
ambient conditions (e.g. temperature,
humidity and long outdoor stopping
periods) can therefore cause the brakes
to "squeal". This is normal and will cease
after a few brakings.
New Brake Pads and/or Brake
Discs
New brake pads are already “bed in”,
and therefore immediately attain optimal
friction to the brake disc.
During the first period, the braking
system may make a noise, but it will
disappear over time.
Brake Overheating
Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
could overheat the brake system
components. In these conditions, parking
brake must not be used since the push
of the power actuator might not be
sufficient to ensure vehicle braking,
especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. In this way,
the automatic or manual activation of
the parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.
Brake overheating could also cause
"squeals" and "vibrations".
Carbon Ceramic (CCB) Brakes
( )
High performance CCB braking system
has been designed to guarantee the
highest possible level of safety when
braking.
When braking the braking system may
make a noise, the intensity of which
depends on the speed, braking force
and environmental conditions (e.g.
temperature, humidity).
The degree of wear and tear of the
various braking system components,
such as brake pads and discs, depends
to a large extent on driving style and
conditions of use and cannot be
expressed in terms of mileage.
CAUTION!
The wear and tear of the braking system
components increases significantly
when the vehicle is used in heavy duty
conditions (if the vehicle is frequently
used on the track or in heavy traffic).
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