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FLOOR
·
CONTROLS
Braking System
The service brake system is de-
signed
for braking performance
under a wide range of driving con-
ditionseven when
the
vehicle is
loadedto:its full rated
vehicle
load.
When replacement parts are re-
quired, OM
and
Delco parts are
recommended.
Power Brakes
• On your Chevrolet if power
assjst to the brakes is interrupted
due to a
staJled
engine or some
malfunction, two
or
more brake
applications normaJly can
be
made using reserve power.
• lithe brake pedal is held down,
the system is designed to bring
the
car
to a full stop on reserve
power. However, the reserve
power is partially depleted each
time the brake pedal is
.
applied
apd released.
'
Do not pump
brakes when brake power assist
has been interrupted except
when necessary in order to main'
tain steering control
on slippery
slirlaces.
• When reserve power is ex-
hausted, the vehicle can still
be
stopped
by applying greater force
to the pedal.
2-8
NOTE: Operation
of
the brake
system
warning light is
covered
on
page
2-12
in the
section on "In-
strument
Panel",
.
Parking Brake
• To set parking brake,
fully
de-
pre~s
foot
ped,
a l at far left
side.
• For maximu!'l holding power,
depress regular brake pedal
with
the right foot at the
same
time.
• To release parking
brake,
'
pull
"BRAKE
RELEASE" lever. on
lower left instr\iment panei.
."
.
-
• As a reminder, the brake
system
warning light
is
desjgned to
glow whenever the parking
brake control is not fully
re-
leased, and the ignition is
on.
• Never drive car with parking
brake set as this may
overheat
or otherwise damage rear brakes.
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