Acura 2010 ZDX User Manual download pdf (Page 499)

Your vehicle is equipped with disc

brakes at all four wheels. A power

assist helps reduce the effort needed

on the brake pedal. The emergency

brake assist system increases the

stopping force when you depress the

brake pedal hard in an emergency

situation. The anti-lock brake system

(ABS) helps you retain steering

control when braking very hard.

Resting your foot on the pedal keeps

the brakes applied lightly, builds up

heat, and reduces their effectiveness

and reduces brake pad life. In

addition, fuel economy can be

reduced. It also keeps your brake

lights on all the time, confusing

drivers behind you.

Constant application of the brakes

when going down a long hill builds

up heat and reduces their

effectiveness. Use the engine to

assist the brakes by taking your foot

off the accelerator and downshifting

to a lower gear.

Check the 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. Be extra

cautious in your driving.

Braking System Design

The hydraulic system that operates

the brakes has two separate circuits.

Each circuit works diagonally across

the vehicle (the left-front brake is

connected with the right-rear brake,

etc.). If one circuit should develop a

problem, you will still have braking

at two wheels.

Brake Wear Indicators

All four brakes have audible brake

wear indicators.

If the brake pads need replacing, you

will hear a distinctive, metallic

screeching sound when you apply

the brake pedal. If you do not have

the brake pads replaced, they will

screech all the time. It is normal for

the brakes to occasionally squeal or

squeak when you apply them.

Braking System

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