Stoaty
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ABS on my Camry saved my butt a couple of times when someone pulled out in front of me suddenly. I barely avoided an accident both times. I am pretty sure I couldn't have stopped in time without the ABS.
BrendanDolan said:<snip>Just remember, ABS does in no way reduce your stopping distance, and a correctly driven, you can threshold brake a non ABS car to shorter stopping distances (and I threshold brake ABS cars when I need to get with the stopping program in a hurry).<snip>
Absolutely true. In performance driving there is a corollary saying: "The first thing to upgrade on your car is the big nut behind the steering wheel."highcountryrider said:Long story short - The most important piece of safety equipment sits in the drivers seat.
mogur said:Also, threshold braking can not compensate for tires with differing coefficients of friction due to different road surfaces, etc.; Four channel ABS can. For 99.4% of drivers and situations, ABS will be better and stop quicker.
BrendanDolan said:Threshold braking takes a ton of practice, which is why most people were taught to pump the brakes (lock, unlock, lock, unlock).
highcountryrider said:Long story short - The most important piece of safety equipment sits in the drivers seat.
I've been trying for years to tighten that loose nut behind my steering wheel!ttweed said:Absolutely true. In performance driving there is a corollary saying: "The first thing to upgrade on your car is the big nut behind the steering wheel."
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aqn said:I've been trying for years to tighten that loose nut behind my steering wheel!
mogur said:I think mine is stripped! :lol:
aqn said:I've been trying for years to tighten that loose nut behind my steering wheel!
Great information, Gerry. Thanks for sharing. Strange that the demo didn't exhibit the same behavior if this is actually a feature. You should suggest that the dealer inquire with Nissan about getting the demo fixed, and see what they say.GerryAZ said:If engaged at lower speeds, the brake assist will release the brakes 1/2 second or so after the driver releases the brake pedal. If engaged at higher speeds, the brake assist will keep the brakes applied until the car comes to a complete stop. I also found that the brakes will release immediately when the accelerator pedal is depressed (even slightly) regardless of the speed at which the brake assist becomes engaged.
GerryAZ said:If engaged at higher speeds, the brake assist will keep the brakes applied until the car comes to a complete stop.
I'm not liking this behavior at all. I've avoided more than a few nasty crashes by slamming on the brakes coasting a fraction of a second to get the wheels rolling, turning, then hitting the accelerator. If the wheels lock/virtually lock until the car stops or I hit the accelerator this means (1) the ABS isn't working consistently and (2) there will be some situations where I won't get my wheels turning for an extra 1/2 sec.GerryAZ said:If engaged at higher speeds, the brake assist will keep the brakes applied until the car comes to a complete stop.
:lol: :lol:LTLFTcomposite said:You can maybe get another 1000 miles or so, but you really should plan on getting a brake job soon!
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