Driving Your Mazda; Suspension Modification:; Hydraulic Power Brakes- Page 175

Driving Your Mazda

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Applying the Brakes

Apply the brake pedal evenly. Use the
‘‘squeeze’’ technique. Push on the brake
pedal with a steadily increasing force.
This allows the wheels to continue to roll
while you are slowing down, which lets
you steer properly. If you lock the wheels,
release the brake pedal and repeat the
‘‘squeeze’’ technique.

WARNING

Suspension Modification:
Modifications to the suspension
spring rates and/or vehicle ride
height may adversely affect vehicle
stopping ability.

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Hydraulic Power Brakes

The hydraulic brake system is made up
of two independent hydraulic circuits.
One hydraulic circuit supplies fluid to
the front disc brakes and the other
hydraulic circuit supplies fluid to the
rear drum brakes. These two circuits are
supplied by a common hydraulic brake
fluid reservoir, with a fluid level sensor.

The brake light in the instrument panel
will light for low brake fluid in the
common brake fluid reservoir.

WARNING

Reduced Braking Capability:
A loss of pressure in one of the
circuits, indicated by an increase in
pedal travel, will result in reduced
braking capability. The brake sys-
tem should be checked immediately.