Brakes - Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

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Brakes

Brakes
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Brake system
The brakes are a n important factor for
tra ffic safety .
To improve effectiveness, do not brake
unnec essarily ha rd for the first 125 miles
(200 km) after new brak e p ads ha ve been
fitted.
Brake pad wear must not ex ceed a
specified lim it. Reg ular maintenance as
detailed in the S ervice Booklet is therefore
of the utmost im porta nce for traffic sa fety.
Hav e w orn b ra ke p ads replaced.
We recommend that you consult your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who will fit
pad s that have b een tested and approved
by Va ux ha ll and guarantee optimum
brak ing power.
Brake pad s w orn to their minimum
thickness generate a grinding noise.
C ontinued driving p ossible. Have the brak e
pad s replaced as soon as possib le by a
workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall
Authorised Repa irer.