Using The Brakes - Maserati Gransport Owner's Manual

Using the brakes

WARNING: In order to run in the brake
pads and discs suitably, avoid sudden
and sharp brakings during the first 190
miles (300 Km).
ABS is a component of the braking
system that offers two basic
advantages:
– It helps avoids locking of the wheels
and thus skidding during emergency
braking and especially under low
grip conditions.
– It makes it possible to brake and
steer at the same time in order to
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avoid unexpected obstacles or to
direct the car where desired when
braking, this is in keeping with the
physical limits of the tire's side grip.
112 Using the brakes
You will note a light vibration of the
brake pedal during emergency braking
or braking under low grip conditions.
This is a sign that the ABS is operating.
Do not release the pedal but continue
to press it to give continuity to the
braking action.
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from
locking, but it does not increase the
physical grip limits between the tires
and the road. Therefore, even if your
car is fitted with ABS, always ensure to
keep to a safe distance from the car in
front of yours and reduce your speed
when entering a curve.