Owner`s manual

Driving and o peration 111
Brake system
The effectiveness of the brakes is an
important factor for traffic safety.
In the interest of effectiv eness, do not
brake unnecessarily hard during the first
120 miles (200 km) after new disc brake
pads have been fitted.
Wear of the brake linings must not exceed
a certain limit. Regular maintenance as
detailed in the Service Booklet is therefore
of the utmost importance for traffic safety.
Pads which have been tested and passed
ensure optimum brake performance.
Brake pads worn to their minim um are
noisy. It is possible to continue driving.
Have your brake pads replaced a s soon as
possible. Seek the assistance of a workshop
for replacing the brake pads.
Footbrake
The brake system comprises two separate
brake circuits. If one brake circuit should
fail, the vehicle can still be stopped with the
second remaining circuit. If this happens,
the footbrake must be fully depressed with
greater pedal pressure. The distance
required for braking will be grea ter.
Consult a workshop before continuing to
drive.
In order to utilise the full pedal travel -
particularly in the event of a brake circuit
fault - there must be no mats in the area of
the pedals.
With the engine stopped the servo
assistance is discontinued after the
footbrake has been depressed once or
twice. The braking action will not be
reduced but greater pedal pressure will be
nec essary. Take extra care when the
vehicle is being towed.
Check the brake lights before starting out
on a journey. Shortly after the start of each
journey the brake system should be tested
at low speed for its effectiveness, especially
if the brakes are wet, e.g. a fter washing
your vehicle.
The brake fluid level should be checked
regularly - see page 156.