Using The Brakes - Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual

Using the Brakes

CAUTION!
To obtain a good performance of
brake pads and discs, avoid sudden
braking during the first 190 mi
(300 km).
The pad wear limit is indicated by the
illumination of the warning light
on the instrument cluster.
In this event, please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake
failure and possibly an accident.
Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in
abnormally high brake temperatures,
excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage. In an emergency, full
braking capacity may be impaired.
Brake Pads and Brake Discs
Wear on the brake pads and brake
discs depends to a great extent on the
driving style and the conditions of use
and therefore cannot be expressed in
actual miles driven on the road.
,
The high-performance brake system is
designed for optimal braking effect at
all speeds and temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and
ambient conditions (e.g. temperature
and humidity) can therefore cause the
brakes to "squeal".
New Brake Pads and/or Brake
Discs
New brake pads have to be "broken
in", and therefore only attain optimal
friction to the brake disc when the
vehicle has covered several hundred
miles.
During this period, the slightly
reduced braking ability must be
compensated for by pressing the
brake pedal harder. This applies
whenever the brake pads and/or brake
discs are replaced.
Brake Overheating
Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
could overheat the brake system
components. In these conditions,
parking brake must not be used since
the push of the power actuator might
not be sufficient to ensure vehicle
braking, especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. In this way,
the automatic or manual activation of
the parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.
Driving
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