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The braking system – HONDA 2001 CR-V - Owner's Manual User Manual

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The Braking System

Your Honda is equipped with front

disc brakes. The brakes on the rear

wheels are drum. The braking

system is power-assisted to reduce

the effort needed on the brake pedal.

Put your foot on the brake pedal only

when you intend to brake. Resting

your foot on the pedal keeps the

brakes applied lightly, causing them

to build up heat. Heat build-up can

reduce how well your brakes work. It

also keeps your brake lights on all

the time, confusing drivers behind

you.

Constant application of the brakes

when going clown a long hill builds

up heat and reduces their effective-

ness. Use the engine to assist the

brakes by downshifting to a lower

gear and taking your foot off the

accelerator pedal.

Check your brakes after driving

through deep water. Apply the

brakes moderately to see if they feel

normal. If not, apply them gently and

frequently until they do. Since a

longer distance is needed to stop

with wet brakes, be extra cautious

and alert in your driving.

Brake Wear Indicators

The front disc brakes on all vehicles

have audible brake wear indicators.

When the brake pads need replacing,

you will hear a distinctive metallic

"screeching" sound when you apply

the brakes. If you do not have the

brake pads replaced, they will begin

screeching all the time.

Your brakes may sometimes squeal

or squeak when you apply them

lightly. Do not confuse this with the

brake wear indicators. They make a

very audible "screeching."

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