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To: Sacajaweau
I’m 80. I know enough to pump the brakes.

Pumping the brakes is actually the wrong method for anti-lock brakes. It's good for non-anti-lock braking systems. But it can actually prevent the anti-locks from working properly and cause a longer stopping distance.

14 posted on 04/30/2024 8:19:26 AM PDT by IYAS9YAS (There are two kinds of people: Those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.)
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To: IYAS9YAS; Sacajaweau

That’s correct, but this isn’t about antilock brakes.

This is about a computer “deciding” to apply the brakes regardless of what the driver wants to do.


17 posted on 04/30/2024 8:21:34 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: IYAS9YAS

“Pumping the brakes is actually the wrong method for anti-lock brakes. It’s good for non-anti-lock braking systems. But it can actually prevent the anti-locks from working properly and cause a longer stopping distance.”

And is exactly why I disabled all of my cars antilock brakes.

I know how to drive and don’t need the nanny-state telling me what to do.


50 posted on 04/30/2024 9:09:09 AM PDT by wrench
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