1993 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 148

'Riding" your brakescan :ause them to overheat to t point that they won't work well. You might not be able tostop your vehicle in timeto avoid an accident. If you "ride" your brakes, they will get so hot theywill require a lotof pedal force to slow you &-Avoid "riding" the brake-. I' r s wears them out much faster. You would need costly replacement brake much sooner than normal,anditalso 1 ")2 . ' ; 3 .& , /P If you keep pacewith the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine everstops while you're driving, brake normally but don't 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 when you brake. Once the power assist is used it may take up, longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) (OPTION) If your Pontiac has this system, it has an that advanced electronic braking system will help prevent skidding. If you have an anti-lock brake system (ABS), the brake pedal will sayso. 23 5 3 5 , ;> =; , .: ,,.7.. d : $ ?: $