Audi 100 C3 owners manual page 36

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT BRAKES Functioning of brake system If one brake circuit fails, the other will still Brake booster operate. However, you will notice an Your vehicle is equipped with a power The brake booster is supplied with assisted hydraulic dual circuit Anti-Lock increased pedal travel when you step on pressure from the hydraulic pump via the the brake. Should you encounter such brake system (ABS) with disc brakes at hydraulic pressure reservoir. If the engine experience, bring your vehicle safely to a the front and rear. Both circuits function is switched off or if the hydraulic pressure full stop. independently. Each brake circuit supply should fail, the operating pressure Avoid driving the vehicle and have it operates one front and rear wheel is retained. However, since the capacity towed to the nearest Audi dealer or diagonally. On quattro models brake of the pressure reservoir is limited, it will qualified workshop. circuits are split front and rear. This provide enough pressure for only a few design, together with other front axle braking applications. If this should occur, features, also helps to keep you on a contact your authorized Audi dealer for Brake operation and brake warning straight course when braking. light assistance. For further information regarding Anti- WARNING Lock brake system see next page. Make it a habit to check the operation of When the vehicle is moving with the your brakes before driving. The brake In the unlikely event of hydraulic failure of engine not running or in case of a warning light will light up if the parking one circuit, push the brake pedal down hydraulic system failure, more force brake is pulled and/or the brake fluid firmly and hold it in that position. A on the brake pedal is required to bring level or the hydraulic brake booster mechanical linkage activates the second pressure is too low. For more details see the vehicle to a stop. circuit, and you will be able to bring the vehicle to a stop. "Brake warning light" on page 50. Keep in mind that the braking distance increases very rapidly as the speed WARNING increases. At 60 mph or 100 km/h, for Failure of one brake circuit wit! impair example, it is not twice but four times longer than at 30 mph or 50 km/h. Tire the braking capability resulting in an increased stopping distance. traction is also less effective when the roads are wet and slippery. Therefore, always maintain a safe distance. 34

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