Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage.
See also:
TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer is a microcomputercontrolled driver information gauge that
displays information related to driving such as outside temperature, tripmeter,
average fuel consumption and distance ...
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg, 196 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should
securely hold the vehi ...
Driving for Economy
You can save fuel and get more miles from your car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts
or full-throttle s ...