Honda 1997 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual page 106

to a lower gear and taking your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
Check your brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they
feel normal. If not, apply them
gently and frequently until they
do. Since a longer distance is
needed to stop with wet brakes,
be extra cautious and alert in
your driving.
Brake Wear Indicators
The front disc brakes and rear
brakes of ABS-equipped vehicles
have audible brake wear
indicators. When the brake pads
need replacing, you will hear a
distinctive metallic "screeching"
sound when you apply the brakes.
If you do not have the brake pads
replaced, they will begin
screeching all the time.
Your brakes may sometimes squeal
or squeak when you apply them
lightly. Do not confuse this with
the brake wear indicators. They
make a very audible "screeching."
Brake System Design
The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally
across the car (the left-front brake
is connected with the right-rear
brake, etc.). If one circuit should
develop a problem, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
FRONT
If this happens, you will notice
that the brake pedal goes down
much farther and you need to
press on it much harder. A much
longer distance will be needed to
stop the car.
Slow the car by downshifting to a
lower gear and removing your
foot from the accelerator pedal.
Pull to the side of the road as soon
as it is safe. Because of the longer
stopping distance needed, brake
system failure is very hazardous.
You should have your car towed,
but if you must drive the car in
this condition, be extremely
cautious. Have your car repaired
as soon as possible.
Driving