Checking the parking brake
With the parking brake system disengaged, gently pull the parking brake lever up until it stops. If the number of clicks does not correspond to the value given below, contact a service station from 7 to 8 clicks. Required parking brake activation force -190 kN (20 kgf).
Checking the service brake pedal
With the engine running, measure the distance between the top surface of the service brake pedal and the accelerator pedal travel limiter (A). It must be 65 mm or more. If this distance does not correspond to the norm, contact a service station.
(IN) Pedal pressing force 490 N (50 kgf).
Self-adjusting brakes
Disc brakes adjust automatically each time you press the brake pedal.
Brake pad wear signal (if available)
The brake linings of your car's disc brakes have an audible wear signal. If the brake pad needs replacing, it will produce a high-pitched grinding sound when the vehicle is driven. This sound will be heard even when the brake pedal is not pressed. If you hear a wear signal, immediately check the condition of the brake linings.
Under some driving conditions or in certain climates, random sounds may be heard while braking. These sounds during light to moderate braking are not indicative of a malfunction and do not affect the operation or performance of the braking system.
Brake booster
Check the operation of the brake booster as follows:
1. With the engine off, press the brake pedal several times to make sure its travel remains unchanged.
2. Start the engine with the brake pedal depressed. In this case, the pedal should lower slightly.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine. Keep the pedal pressed for approximately 30 seconds. The pedal position should not change.
4. After releasing the pedal, start the engine for 1 minute and then stop it.
- Press the brake pedal several times. The brake pedal travel will gradually decrease with each press due to a decrease in vacuum in the booster.
If the brake system does not work properly, contact a service center to have the system checked.