MAYBACH 57 - Brakes

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Operation
Driving instructions
To help prevent brake disk corrosion af-
ter driving on wet road surfaces (particu-
larly salted roads), it is advisable to brake
the vehicle with considerable force prior
to parking. The heat generated serves to
dry the brakes.
If your brake system is normally only sub-
jected to moderate loads, you should oc-
casionally test the effectiveness of the
brakes by applying above-normal brak-
ing pressure at higher speeds. This will
also enhance the grip of the brake pads.
If the parking brake is released and the
brake warning lamp in the instrument
cluster stays on, the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is too low.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system
may be the reason for low brake fluid in
the reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected imme-
diately. Contact an authorized Maybach
Studio.
All checks and service work on the brake
system should be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Contact an authorized
Maybach Studio.
Only install brake pads and brake fluid
recommended by us for use on Maybach
vehicles.
Brakes
Warning! G
After driving in heavy rain for some time
without applying the brakes or through
water deep enough to wet brake compo-
nents, the first braking action may be
somewhat reduced and increased pedal
pressure may be necessary to obtain ex-
pected braking effect. Maintain a safe dis-
tance from vehicles in front.
Resting your foot on the brake pedal will
cause excessive and premature wear of the
brake pads.
It can also result in the brakes overheating,
thereby significantly reducing their effec-
tiveness. It may not be possible to stop the
vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an acci-
dent.
!
Be very careful not to endanger other
road users when you apply the
brakes.
Refer to the description of the Brake
Assist System (BAS) (
 page 97).
Warning! G
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended
brake fluid is used, the braking properties
of the vehicle can be degraded to an ex-
tent that safe braking is substantially im-
paired. This could result in an accident.
!
When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the load on the brakes
by shifting into a lower gear to use
the engine’s braking power. This
helps prevent overheating of the
brakes and reduces brake pad wear.