Skoda octavia Owner's Manual page 115

The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv-
ing style. Under difficult conditions (e.g. urban, sporty driving style) the condi-
tion of the brakes should also be checked by a specialist garage between the
service intervals.
The performance of the brakes can be delayed if the brakes are damp, iced up
in winter or if covered in a layer of salt. The brakes are cleaned and dried by
applying the brakes several times
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads can 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 by applying the brakes several times
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Before negotiating a long or steep gradient, reduce speed and shift down a
gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the
load on the brakes. If, nevertheless, there is a need for additional braking, it
should be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking warning - If it is necessary to brake hard, the system may
cause the brake lights to automatically flash, to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads must first be""run in"" because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
If the brake fluid level is too low, it can cause faults in the braking system;
the warning light will light up in the instrument cluster
system. If the warning light does not light up, yet the stopping distance is per-
ceived to be longer than before, the driving style should be adapted in view of
the unknown cause of the problem, and braking kept to a minimum - seek the
help of a specialist garage without delay.
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
WARNING
Greater physical effort for braking is required when the engine is switch-
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ed off – risk of accident!
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission,
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when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of acci-
dent!
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WARNING (Continued)
Do not depress the brake pedal, if there is no requirement to slow down.
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This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking
distance and excessive wear - There is a risk of an accident!
Only brake for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the
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traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
Recommendations for new brake pads should be followed.
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When stopping and parking, the parking brake should always be applied
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firmly, otherwise the vehicle could move off - There is a risk of an accident!
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
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be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
Otherwise, the front brakes could be in danger of overheating – There is a
risk of an accident!
Handbrake
Brake
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Read and observe
The handbrake secures the vehicle against unwanted movement when stop-
ping and parking.
Apply
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Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Release
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Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the lock
button » fig. 136.
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Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning lightlights up when the handbrake is applied, provi-
ded the ignition is on.
Fig. 136
Handbrake
on page 113 first.
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