Driving
Y
our Mazda
5-37
WARNING
Riding the Brakes:
Driving
with your foot
continuously
on the brake pedal or steadily apply
-
ing the brakes for long distances is
dangerous.
This causes overheated
brakes,
resulting
in longer stopping
distances or even total brake fail-
ure.
This could cause loss of
vehicle
control and a serious accident.
Avoid
continuous
application of the
brakes. Shift to a lower gear when
going down steep hills.
WARNING
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is danger-
ous.
Increased
stopping distance or
the
vehicle pulling to one side
when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indi-
cate whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very
slowly and
applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
J Front
Disc Brakes
The front disc brakes are self-adjusting.
They do not require service other than
periodic inspection for pad wear.
J
Rear
Drum Brakes
The
rear drum brakes are
self-adjusting.
Automatic adjustment occurs when the
brakes are applied while ‘‘backing up.’’
If normal operation does not include
much backing up, adjust the rear brakes
when they seem ‘‘low’’ and do not grip
well by using the following procedure.
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