View Single Post
Old 09-23-2012, 01:59 PM   #21 (permalink)
nemo
Master EcoModder
 
nemo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: US
Posts: 1,016

Chief - '06 Pontiac Grand Prix
90 day: 26.7 mpg (US)

SF1 - '12 Ford Fiesta S
90 day: 30.95 mpg (US)
Thanks: 195
Thanked 247 Times in 190 Posts
It is my understanding locking the brakes actual increase the stopping distance and that the only time locking the brakes is advantageous is on loose surface roads dirt or gravel where locking the brakes dig the vehicle in building up material in front of the tires.



The fastest methods of slowing down in high grip conditions

1. Threshold braking

2. ABS braking

3. Locked wheels

4. Cadence braking

  Reply With Quote