Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual page 21

switch is turned to the "ON" position, the warning light
glows red to indicate to the operator that the parking
brake has not been fully released. This also indicates
that the brake warning light is operational. If the light
does not come on, have your Corvair Dealer correct
the trouble as soon as possible. The other function of
this light is to indicate a malfunction in the regular
braking system. In the event of broken brake lines,
major brake fluid loss, air in the brake lines or a pres-
sure deviation between the front · and the rear wheel
brake lines, the light will come on and stay on while
braking . In this event, the vehicle should not be driven
until the cause has been determined and, if necessary,
corrected.
Automatic Brake Adjusters
All Corvair models are equipped with self-adjusting
brakes which eliminates periodic brake adjustments. The
self-adjusting mechanism is actuated, as needed, when-
ever the car is moved in reverse and the brakes applied.
It is possible, however, for excessive brake pedal travel
to develop if the required reverse movement with a
brake application does not take place during a pro-
longed period of stop and go forward driving. Should
this occur, the car should be driven backward and for-
ward with the brakes applied at the end of each direc-
tional movement, until the brake pedal travel is back to
normal. If this procedure fails to restore normal pedal
travel, or if any abnormally rapid increase in pedal
travel is experienced, immediate inspection should be
made by your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer. Care should
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be exercised to assure that full brake pedal travel can-
not be obstructed by improper floor mats or other inter-
fering material under the pedal.
PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake operates by cables on the rear
wheel brakes independent of the regular foot brake
hydraulic system. The brake system warning light will
be "ON" whenever the parking brake is not fully re-
leased and the ignition switch is "ON". Never drive the
car with the parking brake engaged. .
Pull the parking brake lever as far as possible to
engage the brake. The lever will remain in the applied
position until released. To release, pull the handle to-
ward the steering wheel, depress the "trigger" and
allow the handle to return to the released position.
CAUTION: When leaving the car unattended, always
fully apply the parking brake.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
The windshield wiping
system operates at (2)
speeds and is designed to
wipe clear designated areas
of the windshield under
most inclement weather
conditions. The windshield
wipers work electrically and
are not affected by engine
operation .
Exposure to the "ele-
ments" tends to "wear out"
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