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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 100 / 539

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Si al intentar detener su vehículo, el servofreno no funciona, ¿cómo actuará?

If, when trying to stop your vehicle, the brake servo does not work, what will you do?

  • AAumentando la presión sobre el pedal del freno.Press harder on the brake pedal.
  • BBombeando el pedal del freno hasta notar resistencia.Pump the brake pedal until you feel resistance.
  • CUtilizará el freno de mano.Use the handbrake.
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Correct answer

  • AAumentando la presión sobre el pedal del freno.Press harder on the brake pedal.
Explanation

The brake servo is a device, driven by the engine, that multiplies the force you put on the pedal when braking. If it fails, we will have to make up for it by pressing harder on the brake pedal.

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