Vacuum assisted brakes

The brake booster aids braking by using engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However, greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be required to stop the vehicle and stopping distance will be longer.

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    Brake system
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    Explanation of general maintenance items
    Additional information on the following items with * is found later in this section. Outside the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise ...