1993 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 159

Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or there is a rapid increase in pedal if a travel. This could be sign of brake trouble. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you can steer it but effort. will take much more Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. Steering Tips If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then yourDriving on Curves If brakes might not adjust correctly. you drive in that It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. way, then -- very carefully -- make a few moderate A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on brake stops about every1000 miles ( 1600 km), so your the news happen on curves. Here's why: brakes will adjust properly. Experienced driver or beginner, each us is subject to of Braking in Emergencies the same lawsof physics when driving on curves. The the traction of the tires against road surface makes it Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. possible for the vehicle to change its path when you tu the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep In many emergencies, steering can help more than you If the vehicle goingin the same direction. you've ever even the very best braking. tried to steer a vehicle on wet you'll understand this. ice, The tractionyou can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor can you control. 157