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Wheels, Tires & Brakes
Pulsating Brake / Brake pedal
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 1022126" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>dreman,</p><p></p><p>Yes, in most cases vehicles will stop quicker on dry pavement without ABS. But there are other advantages to having ABS. The advantage of ABS is that you prevent wheel lock-up on the front wheels and that gives you steering control. Being able to steer the vehicle in a panic stop is often more important to avoiding an accident than simply a shorter stopping distance. Also, ABS does it's best work when the roads are wet or slippery...That's why nearly all Stability Control Systems use the ABS system to apply and release brake pressure at the proper wheel to help the driver regain control.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>In vehicles like an empty pickup truck, ABS provides a much greater level safety when braking to prevent loosing control of the rear end in a panic stop.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So yes, it is a Big Issue, and ignoring the problem does not help.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 1022126, member: 52972"] dreman, Yes, in most cases vehicles will stop quicker on dry pavement without ABS. But there are other advantages to having ABS. The advantage of ABS is that you prevent wheel lock-up on the front wheels and that gives you steering control. Being able to steer the vehicle in a panic stop is often more important to avoiding an accident than simply a shorter stopping distance. Also, ABS does it's best work when the roads are wet or slippery...That's why nearly all Stability Control Systems use the ABS system to apply and release brake pressure at the proper wheel to help the driver regain control. In vehicles like an empty pickup truck, ABS provides a much greater level safety when braking to prevent loosing control of the rear end in a panic stop. So yes, it is a Big Issue, and ignoring the problem does not help. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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