MG ZR Series Owner's Manual page 83

Brake pads
Brake pads require a period of bedding in. For the first 300 km,
avoid situations where heavy braking is required.
Remember that regular servicing is vital to ensure that all the brake
components are examined for wear at the correct intervals, and
changed when required to ensure long term safety and optimum
performance.
DO NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving; this
may overheat the brakes, reduce their efficiency and cause
excessive wear.
Brake wear indicators
All disc brakes are fitted with audible brake wear indicators. When
the brake pads need replacing, a distinctive metallic 'screeching'
sound will be heard (this is not to be confused with the sound of
brakes squeaking, which sometimes occurs during light braking
and is usually caused by dust on the braking surfaces).
Brakes
HANDBRAKE
DO NOT drive with the handbrake applied, or apply the
handbrake while the car is in motion; this could result in loss
of control, prevent the anti-lock braking system from functioning
correctly, and may even cause damage to the rear brakes.
HB0211
The handbrake operates on the rear wheels only. To apply the
handbrake, pull the lever up. Always apply the handbrake FULLY
whenever you park the car.
To release, pull the lever up slightly, depress the button (arrowed
in illustration) and fully lower the lever.
When parking on a steep slope, do not rely on the handbrake alone
to hold the car. On manual gearbox models, leave the car parked
with the gearbox in a low forward gear when facing uphill and in
reverse gear when facing downhill. On automatic gearbox models,
selection of 'P' (park) will lock the transmission and, together with
the handbrake, prevent the car from rolling away.
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