Chevrolet 1997 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 181

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even
going through some car washes can cause problems, too.
The water may affect your brakes.
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to avoid puddles.
But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them.
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CAUTION:
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work
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as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to
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one side. You could lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of water o
a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly unt
your brakes work normally.