Cadence Braking

[Colaboy]

Hi HDI Fun.
You don't need 15 years experience, just have a go.

Find a quiet bit of road you are comfortable with (and safe on) and give it a whirl.
One thing to think about. Not all cars are suitable for this due to the spacing of the pedals. This is where those Chavy drilled pedals come into their own. You can space the pedals to exactly fit your feet and driving style. Not bad for £10 eh? Just make sure your shoes are dry otherwise those pedals can be a nightmare.

Cheers.
Colaboy

[waynne]

And don't spray them with dash board silicone either!

[aswearing]

like my new car has.

its everywhere

cant escape it.

i hate it.

[Rudders666]

Has anyone ever had a bash at stopping in anything less than perfect weather in a Citroen AX? Holy S**t! Difficult is not the word, Impossible however, most definitely is the word. I had many a bump in that little thing (no pun intended) although it never let me down when it came to starting.

Summation: Great starter car, crap wheels/tyres (like a bicycle)

[p4paco]

i have used Cadence braking (if it means pumping the brake)
in emergency situations seveal times. seemsto happen to mea lot in autum when the wet leaves come out to play Black ice.

but for high speed braking, i noticed that if i load up the front suspension gently but quickly with the weight, then i can brake alot harder before losing traction.
i learned that technique from my time with Motorbikes.
but on a car, you do need good brakes that wont go buttery, from 90 to stop.

testing the brakes is the first thing i do when i get a new car.
but i have to wait till night time to test the high speed braking.

At the moment, i'm teaching myself to let go of the brake for a split second to tap the accelerator, before releasing the clutch in a lower gear, and back on the brakes. i dont think i'm articulate enough to Heel&Toe
& i dont want to uneceessarily strain my drivetrain.