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ABS really works! 200

posted by  greg_mustang on  Fri Jan 14 08:48 CST 2005
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It's simple physics.
Keeping friction to the maximum point while "static" (contact) friction - before it becoming "kinetic" (sliding) - allows for the best stopping distance.

My 940 has ABS, and up here in Canada ice and snow the difference is appreciated over my 240 w/o ABS.

When someone says that a driver can simulate that control by being aware and easing off the brake ,well he cannot, reason beig that ABS allows independant wheel (left / right) to adjust pressure. One brake pedal controls all four at the same time.

I recall though the pain when changing out the ABS gear on my 940 to have the same # teeth, so it can be a maintanance issue....

Greg Mustang
Montreal Canada





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