Braking System - Honda Civic Owner's Manual

Your vehicle is equipped with front
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear
wheels are drum. A power assist
helps reduce the effort needed on
the brake pedal. The ABS helps you
retain steering control when braking
very hard.
Resting your foot on the brake pedal
applies the brakes slightly. This
builds up heat, and reduces brake
effectiveness and brake pad life. In
addition, fuel economy can be
reduced. It also keeps your brake
lights on all the time, confusing
drivers behind you.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their effective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your foot off the
accelerator and downshifting to a
lower gear.
Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they feel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
frequently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
advanced hydraulic booster.
The advanced hydraulic booster has
some features.
Power-Assist
This feature enables you to press the
brake pedal with less force by the
help of hydraulic pressure in the oil
pressure pump.

Braking System

Cooperative Control with Regenerative
Brake
This feature controls the braking
pressure appropriately, coordinating
with the regenerating brake of the
IMA motor.
Creep Aid System
When you release the brake pedal
while the Auto Idle Stop function
activates, this feature keeps the
braking pressure until the engine
starts, and prevents the vehicle from
dropping back.
Brake-Assist
This feature helps you apply the
brakes with less force during an
emergency braking situation.
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