Braking - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual

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Driving tips

Braking

Shift down to a lower gear (shift range 1, 2
or 3) on long and steep downhill gradients
( page 167). This will prevent the brakes
overheating and wearing out too quickly.
It is best not to stop the vehicle immediate-
ly after the brakes have been subjected to
an extreme load; continue driving for a
short time instead. The brakes are cooled
down more quickly in the airflow.
The first time the brakes are applied after
a long period of driving in heavy rain with-
out braking, it is possible that:
there will be a delayed braking re-
sponse
you will need to depress the brake ped-
al more firmly
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You should therefore maintain a greater
distance from the vehicle in front.
Apply the brakes firmly after driving on wet
roads, especially if the road has been salt-
ed. The brake discs will be warmed, dry
more quickly and be protected against cor-
rosion.
If you make only moderate use of the
brakes, check from time to time that they
are fully functional. To do this, brake more
sharply at a higher speed. The brake will
grip better as a result.
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Risk of accident
Make sure that other road users are not en-
dangered when the brakes are applied in
this way.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only have components
such as brake pads fitted to your vehicle
which have been approved for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles. Brake pads/linings which
have not been approved for Mercedes-
Benz may adversely affect the safety of
your vehicle.
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