Brakes; Information On Braking - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

After emergency stop of the ignition, the steering is unlocked.

Brakes

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Information on braking

Handbrake
WARNING
Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switched
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off – risk of accident!
The clutch pedal must be actuated when braking on a vehicle with manual
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transmission, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs. Otherwise, the func-
tion of the brake booster may be impaired – risk of accident!
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for ex-
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ample, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
could then start to move – risk of accident!
WARNING
In the case of damage to the standard fitted front spoiler or if retrofitting
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another front spoiler, hub caps etc.» page
technical alterations, make sure that the air supply to the front brakes is not
affected. The front brakes may overheat, which can have a negative impact on
the functioning of the braking system – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads
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Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not neces-
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sary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking
distance and excessive wear.
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Information on braking
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 137.
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system consid-
ers the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light flashes
automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stopped,
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the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system switches on.
The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically after accelerating
or driving off again.
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift in-
to the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used,
reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be completed in-
termittently, not continuously.
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driving
style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns and
over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
Under these severe conditions, the thickness of the brake pads must also be
checked by a specialist garage between service intervals.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake pads
may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter. The
brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that the
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brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriate-
ly, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
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