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HDi fun · 10-04-2008, 07:39 PM

I think you've hit the proverial nail DL.

ABS is not the most effective way of braking, but it does help in the panic stop situations when you slam pedal down hard as possible.

The only problem with non-ABS cars is that your boot can only control the four brakes simultaneously. At least ABS only acts on the wheels with a slip problem.

Also, most ABS cars in the last 10 years or so have the brake force distribution controlled electronically so that it can direct the hydraulic proportionally to all 4 wheels to maximise braking before any one wheel locks out.

Even stranger is that the manufacturers fit an emergency brake assist system to compensate for people who don't brake hard enough and soon enough! Clearly, without ABS this would be dangerous.

I don't like the brake assist, it can over-nanny things when you just dab the pedal swiftly with a view to wiping off only 10-20mph. It goes into emergency mode and applies everything fully. Which is bloody unfair on the driver behind.

Mine seems to prime itself to react if you suddenly let go of the accelerator and immediately apply the brake.

10-04-2008, 07:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,745	Re: Cornering discussion. I think you've hit the proverial nail DL. ABS is not the most effective way of braking, but it does help in the panic stop situations when you slam pedal down hard as possible. The only problem with non-ABS cars is that your boot can only control the four brakes simultaneously. At least ABS only acts on the wheels with a slip problem. Also, most ABS cars in the last 10 years or so have the brake force distribution controlled electronically so that it can direct the hydraulic proportionally to all 4 wheels to maximise braking before any one wheel locks out. Even stranger is that the manufacturers fit an emergency brake assist system to compensate for people who don't brake hard enough and soon enough! Clearly, without ABS this would be dangerous. I don't like the brake assist, it can over-nanny things when you just dab the pedal swiftly with a view to wiping off only 10-20mph. It goes into emergency mode and applies everything fully. Which is bloody unfair on the driver behind. Mine seems to prime itself to react if you suddenly let go of the accelerator and immediately apply the brake.