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The Braking System
Your Acura is equipped with disc
brakes at all four wheels. A power
assist helps reduce the effort needed
on the brake pedal. Anti-lock Brak-
ing helps you retain steering ability
when braking very hard or when the
road is slippery.
Put your foot on the brake pedal only
when you intend to brake. Resting
your foot on the pedal keeps the
brakes applied lightly, causing them
to build up heat. Heat build-up can
reduce how well your brakes work. It
also keeps your brake lights on all
the time, confusing drivers behind
you.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill build up
heat and reduces their effectiveness.
Use the engine to assist the brakes
by downshifting to a lower gear and
taking your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
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Check your brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they feel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
frequently until they do. Since a
longer distance is needed to stop
with wet brakes, be extra cautious
and alert in your driving.
Brake Wear Indicators
All four brakes have audible brake
wear indicators. When the brake
pads need replacing, you will hear a
"screeching" sound when you apply
the brakes. If you do not have your
brake pads repaired, they will begin
screeching all the time.
Your brakes may sometimes squeal
or squeak when you use them lightly.
Do not confuse this with the brake
wear indicators. They make a very
audible "screeching."
Brake System Design
The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the car (the left-front brake is con-
nected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). If one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have braking at
two wheels.
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