Brakes are the most important device that ensures traffic safety.
If the disc brake pads are new, it is recommended to lap them well in the interest of continued high performance.
The front and rear brakes are independent of each other and have separate brake circuits.
In case of failure of one of them, the car can be braked by the remaining serviceable circuit. In this case, it will be necessary to press the brake pedal with force until it stops. In this case, the braking distance increases.
In these situations, it may be necessary to remove the mat from under the pedal to ensure full pedal travel.
Remember! With the engine off, after 1-2 pressing the brake pedal, the brake booster stops working.
The brake system itself is in good condition and continues to function. Additional physical effort will be required when pressing the pedal.
Before each trip, check the correct operation of the brake lights. Immediately after starting to drive at low speed, check the effectiveness of the brakes, especially if they get wet. Check the level and condition of the brake fluid in a timely manner.
Parking brake
The mechanical parking brake activates only the rear wheel brakes and is designed to hold the vehicle at stops and parking lots. When tightened, it locks on by itself. Operates independently of the foot brake. The system does not self-clean. In this regard, it is recommended to carry out such cleaning yourself at certain intervals, for which it is necessary to slightly tighten the brake and drive in this state for about 300 meters.
Anti-lock braking system Opel ABS
It is designed for constant monitoring of the braking system and, regardless of the road condition, the degree of adhesion of tires to the road surface, it prevents the wheels from blocking.
As soon as one of the wheels is on the verge of blocking, the ABS system immediately begins to regulate the distribution of braking forces, thereby ensuring the stability of the car and its reliable control.
In the event of extremely hard braking, such as on tight corners or when turning the steering wheel hard to avoid an obstacle, the ABS system allows you to do this without releasing the brake pedal.
At the same time, the presence of this reliable additional system of safe movement should not be an excuse for uninhibited driving.
Traffic safety, especially in the city, primarily depends on the driver's responsible approach to choosing his own driving style.
The ABS warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. If it does not go out or lights up while driving, then the system is faulty. The help of specialists is needed.
The very same braking system of the car remains operable without the ABS system.
The ABS system is also deactivated if the stoplight and turn signal fuse fails.
In operating mode, ABS regulates the braking force literally every millisecond. This is reflected in the pedal and is noticeable in its pulsation, accompanied by a slight noise of the operating system.
At this time, on the one hand, it contributes to the stability of the car and its handling, on the other hand, it kind of warns of the need to select a speed corresponding to real road conditions.
Immediately after the start of the movement, the system performs automatic self-control. The self-diagnosis mode is accompanied by a barely noticeable noise.
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