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Will the brakes and steering still work, without the engine running?
Can you tell me if the brakes and steering will work without the engine running on a Vauxhall Zafira? My car has run out of petrol and my friend has suggested free-wheeling it down a hill to the local garage.
Asked on 17 September 2013 by djohn529
Answered by
Honest John
The brakes and steering will still work; however, without any power assistance, they will require a lot of physical effort to operate and I wouldn't recommend running it down a hill.
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