Porsche 968 - Braking Systems; Foot Brake Operation; Handbrake Function

Hand brake
The handbrake acts on the rear wheels via ca-
bles. Pull the lever up to apply the handbrake
when parking.
To release the handbrake, pull the lever up
slightly, hold down the locking button and lower
the lever once the ratchet disengages.
The handbrake warning light will not go out until
the handbrake is fully released.
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Foot Brake
Your Porsche is equipped with a brake booster
to reduce the force which has to be applied to
the brake pedal; the booster only operates when
the engine is running.
If the brake booster is defective or if the car is
towed (with the engine not running), considerably
more pedal pressure is required for braking
once the stored vacuum pressure has been
used up.
If the brakes are bled properly, free travel of the
brake pedal will always remain constant as a re-
sult of automatic adjustment. Pedal travel before
the brakes respond can be up to 20 mrn.
If pedal travel suddenly increases, air may have
entered the brake system . A loss of brake fluid
is indicated by the warning light in the instru·
ment cluster.
When driving in rain or through water, braking
may be delayed and require increased pressure
on the pedal. You should therefore keep more
distance from the vehicle ahead.
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