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Brake
lining
wear
status
Brake lining wear
may
be checked by visual inspection
of the
condi
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tion of the brake pads through the openings in the wheel. If neces-
sary,
the
wheel may be removed for this inspection
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"Wheel change"
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WARNING
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You should perform braking maneuvers for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system only if road conditions permit. Other
road users must not be put at risk
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you may cause an accident!
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Before descending a steep grade, reduce
speed
and shift trans-
mission into a lower gear or lower driving range. Do not ride the
brakes or hold the pedal down too long or too often. This could
cause the brakes to get hot and diminish braking efficiency.
•
Do not "ride the brakes" by resting your foot on the pedal when
you do not intend to brake. This may cause the brakes to overheat,
premature wear and increased stopping distance.
•
Under certain climatic and operating conditions such as
passing through water, driving in heavy rain or after washing the
vehicle, the effectiveness of the brakes
can
be reduced. In winter,
ice can accumulate on the brake pads, linings, discs and drums.
Carefully apply brakes for a test. Brakes
will
dry and ice coatings
will be cleaned off after a few careful brake applications.
•
Driving for an extended period of time on
salt-covered
roads
without using your brakes can also affect braking efficiency. Clean
off accumulated
salt
coating from brake discs and pads with a few
careful
brake applications.
•
If you damage the front spoiler, or if you install a different
spoiler, be sure the air flow to the front brakes is not obstructed.
Otherwise the brake
system
could overheat reducing the effective
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ness of the entire brake system.
•
Failure of one brake circuit will
impair
the braking
capability
resulting in an increased
stopping
distance. Avoid driving the
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WARNING
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vehicle and have it towed to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop.
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Brake
booster
The brake booster adds
extra
braking power.
The
brake booster works with vacuum pressure which is created
only when the engine is running
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WARNING
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Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the engine shut off.
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If the brake booster is not working, for example when towing
your vehicle, or because the brake booster has somehow been
damaged, the brake pedal must be pressed considerably harder to
make up for the lack of booster assistance.
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Func ... ion=ng
of Anti-Lock
Brake
System
(ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up under braking.
The
ABS contributes
effectively to vehicle control since
it prevents
the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied.
This
means
that the vehicle remains steerable and is less likely to skid.
With ABS you do not need to
pump
the brake. Just hold the brake
pedal down.
However,
do not expect
that the
ABS shortens braking distance
under
all circumstances
.
When driving on
gravel
or on newly
fallen
snow on top of icy
surfaces,
braking distance may
be
even
longer,
therefore, under these circumstances,
it is especially important
that
you drive slowly and with great care.
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