Opel Speedster Operation, Safety, Maintenance Manual page 55

Brakes
The effectiveness of the brakes is an
important factor for traffic safety.
In the interest of effectiveness, do not brake
unnecessarily hard during the first 200 km
(120 miles) 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.
Have worn brake linings replaced by an
Authorised Opel Dealer, thereby ensuring that
only Opel approved parts, which guarantee
optimum brake performance, will be installed.
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Foot brake
The braking 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
brake pedal must be fully depressed with
greater pedal pressure. The distance required
for braking will be greater. Consult an
Authorised Opel Dealer before continuing
your journey.
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 servoassistance
is discontinued after the brake pedal has been
depressed once or twice. The braking action
will not be reduced but increased foot
pressure will be necessary. Take extra care
when the vehicle is being towed.
Check the brake lamps 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. after washing your
vehicle.
The brake fluid level should be checked
regularly, see page 73.