Brakes; Foot Brake - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Brakes

Brake system
The effectiveness of the b ra kes is an
important fa ctor for traffic 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.
Have worn brake pads replaced.
We rec om mend that you consult a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, w ho w ill fit
pads that have been tested and app rov ed
by Vauxhall and g uarantee optim um
braking power.
Brake pads which have worn down to
minim um thickness will squeal. Driv ing may
be c ontinued. Have the b rake pads
replaced as soon a s p ossible b y a
work shop. We recom mend a Va ux ha ll
Authorised Repairer.
Foot bra ke
The foot brak e comprises two independent
brak e circuits.
If a brak e circuit fails, the vehicle can still be
brak ed using the other brake circuit.
However, in this ca se the b ra king effect
does not occur until the peda l is dep ressed
a long way. Considerable force must also
be used. The distance required for braking
will be greater. C onsult a workshop before
continuing your journey. We recommend a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
To ensure the full peda l travel can be
utilized, especially in case of a fault in one
of the b ra ke circuits, there m ust be no ma ts
in the vicinity of the pedals – see page 167.
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