Porsche 944 S2 Owner's Manual page 29

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Brake Booster
The brake booster assisls braking only
when the
engine is
running.
When
the car
is
moving while
the engine is
not running, or
if
the
brake booster
is
defective' more
pressure
on the
brake pedal is
required to
bring the car
to a halt.
New
brake pads or linings
Brake pads
or linings
may
not
have
the high
est
possible braking efficiency
when
new.
Thererore
allow
for longer braking distance
during
the initial
100
to 150
miles or'150 to
250
kilometers of
normal city
driving; longer
if
fewer
stops are realized.
Brake operation and brake warning
light
Make
it a
habit
to
check
the operation of
your brakes belore driving. The failure
of
a
brake
circuit is indicated by
the lighting
up
of
the
dualcircuit
brake
indicator lamp. See
also brake
fluid warning lamP.
With
correctly adjusted brakes
the
pedal
travel to
the point of
brake
actuation should
be
1316"
to
1%6"
(30
to 40 mm). Whenever
the
brake pedal travel
is
greater,
have
the brake
system checked.
Keep
in
mind
that the braking dislance
in-
creases very rapidly as
the speed increases
At 60
mph/100 km/h,
for
example,
it
is
not
twice but four times longer than at 30 mph/
50 km/h.
-fire traction
is
also
less effective
when the roads
are
wet and slippery. There_
fore, keep
a safe distance
from lhe car
in
front
of
yor.t.
Moisture or road salt
on brakes affects braking
Brake wear
Our automobiles
have excellent brakes,
but
they
are
still
subject
to
wear,
depending on
how the
brakes
are used. Have
the
brake
system
inspected
at the
intervals
recom_
mended
in your
Warranty
&
Maintenance
booklet.
Clutch Pedal
Due
to
the
hydraulic operatron of the clutch.
pedal play should be
0.1"
or 2.5 mm.
To check the play, depress the clutch
pedal.
Excessive
play or tightness indicate
a
mal-
function of the clutch. Both conditions can
lead
to
severe damage. Contact
your
Porsche dealer promptly
to
have
the cause
located and corrected.
Always depress
the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears.
Do not hold the car on
a
steep
hill with the
clutch
pedal partially
de-
pressed. This
will
cause
premature wear or
damage.
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