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Old 04-20-2012, 04:38 AM   #42 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
I can't get 3 stops from a modest 30-35 kph out of my 2005 Volvo - so much for the theory.
Tried it in stop & go traffic downhill, and had to stand on the brakes just to get it stopped the third time.
Good to know I'll only have one shot at stopping the car in an emergency though.
That is really odd, I get three stops in my car (actually 3 of my cars) and it is general rule, minimum would be one full stop, imo.

But certainly better test that to be sure, also I think it could be possible to add vacuum reservoir of some sorts? That would improve safety of EOC for vehicles that fail to have enough vacuum reserves.

edit: I did check the law and it is two braking events that law requires at minimum. Your country may vary.
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