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HDi fun · 25-12-2007, 02:24 PM

Sorry Waynne, but cadence braking must never be used in a car with ABS, regardless of surface conditions. With ABS just plant your foot on the pedal as hard as you can. You won't damage anything. Then get on with steering round or past whatever it is you're trying to avoid.

The reason manufacturers fit emergency brake assist systems is because most people don't brake hard enough or soon enough. And if they do, the ABS pedal feedback often leads them to release pressure on the pedal.

ABS can only work properly if the pedal is fully applied. Cadence braking will confuse the system into releasing the brakes too early.

totally agree that having invoked ABS in a critical situation it's worth taking note of your car's limits and the conditions. Apply the knowledge next time round.

I also think that on loose snow ABS can be a handicap as locked front wheels cause snow to bank up in front of the tyres, often stopping you quicker.

25-12-2007, 02:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,416	Re: Abs Sorry Waynne, but cadence braking must never be used in a car with ABS, regardless of surface conditions. With ABS just plant your foot on the pedal as hard as you can. You won't damage anything. Then get on with steering round or past whatever it is you're trying to avoid. The reason manufacturers fit emergency brake assist systems is because most people don't brake hard enough or soon enough. And if they do, the ABS pedal feedback often leads them to release pressure on the pedal. ABS can only work properly if the pedal is fully applied. Cadence braking will confuse the system into releasing the brakes too early. totally agree that having invoked ABS in a critical situation it's worth taking note of your car's limits and the conditions. Apply the knowledge next time round. I also think that on loose snow ABS can be a handicap as locked front wheels cause snow to bank up in front of the tyres, often stopping you quicker.