1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 129

"Riding" your brakes can L cause them to overheat tothe point that they won't work well. You might not be able to stop your vehicle in time to avoid an accident. If you "ride" your brakes, they will get so hot they will require a lot of pedal forceto slow you down. Avoid "riding" the brakes. If you keep pacewith the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot unnecessary of braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine everstops while you're driving, brake normally don't but pump your brakes.If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down.If your engine stops, you will still have some power brakeassist. But you will use it whenyou brake. Oncethe power assistis used up, it may take longer to stopand the brake pedalwill be harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) (OPTION) If your Chevrolet has this system, it has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. If you have an anti-lock brake system (ABS), the brake pedal will sayso. ostly brake replacement much