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Old 05-30-2011, 08:03 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JRMichler View Post
It's good practice to make a full downhill stop without the power boost at least once. That way you know just how hard you have to stand on the brakes when you run out of boost.
I've tried braking with the engine off in slightly downhill stop-and-go traffic - the boost was gone after stopping twice from less than 20mph.
The third time came as a surprise.
No more boost, and hardly any braking no matter how hard I stood on the brakes.

If the engine ever fails, I'm slamming on the brakes and keep my foot planted until it's stopped.
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