Brakes; Checking Parking Brake; Checking Footbrake; Brake Booster - Renault ALASKAN 2017 Driver's Handbook Manual

BRAKES

CHECKING PARKING BRAKE

From the released position, pull the parking brake
lever slowly and firmly. If the number of clicks is out
of the range listed, see an approved dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
7 to 9 clicks under a pulling force of 196 N (20
kg, 44 lb)

CHECKING FOOTBRAKE

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WARNING
See an approved dealer or qualified workshop
for a brake system check if the brake pedal height
does not return to normal.
With the engine running, check the distance be-
tween the upper surface of the pedal and the metal
floor. If it is out the range listed, see an approved
dealer or qualified workshop.
Depressing force
490 N (50 kg, 110 lb)
LHD model
Diesel engine 110 mm (4.3
model in) or more
Petrol engine 109 mm (4.3
model in) or more
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make
a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first occur only
when the brake pedal is depressed. After more wear
of the brake pad, the sound will always be heard
even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear
warning sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
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sional brake squeaks, squeals or other noises may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
The rear drum brakes do not have audible wear indi-
cators. Should you ever hear an unusually loud noise
from the rear drum brakes, have them checked as
soon as possible by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
Proper brake inspection intervals should be
followed. For additional information, see a separate
maintenance booklet.
RHD model

BRAKE BOOSTER

100 mm (3.9
in) or more Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and release the
footbrake pedal several times. When the brake
pedal movement (distance of travel) remains the
same from one pedal application to the next, con-
tinue on to the next step.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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