Alright, I was able to pinpoint my brake issues.
I knew they never felt right, despite the fact was my first large heavy vehicle ever owned, and was unsure of normal stopping characteristics of something this large.
The problem definitely stems from the vehicles ABS.
I have never seen a problem like this before, where the ABS poses a serious safety risk. I'm surprised this issue is not well known either.
Basically the ABS is total trash, even though it works perfectly fine.
When ABS engages, the vehicle cannot f***ing stop. You literally lose something like 50% of the stopping power you once had. Unbelievable. No other vehicle I had ever driven has done this.
You are NOT supposed to lose your stopping power this way, especially when you need it the most. I can't imagine any manufacturer getting away with this. I suspect this is not just an issue with Fords. Hitting the brakes hard only makes things worse. Losing so much stopping power to prevent your wheels from locking up is *immensely* stupid.
ABS shouldn't even really exist. Before ABS was standard, I had never locked my wheels even in emergency situations where I have almost rear ended people as a teenager, or needed to react extremely quickly to prevent collision. I can't even imagine who would simply just slam on their brakes as hard as they can even in an emergency. Like some mindless elk. If it's too late for you to stop, then ABS will certainly not save you. Controlling your own brakes and keeping them from locking has always been second nature, yes, even in an emergency. I clearly remember this in the 90s. I am still capable of doing this today. The vast, VAST, majority of people are.
How do I disable my ABS?
These trucks need it the most
I knew they never felt right, despite the fact was my first large heavy vehicle ever owned, and was unsure of normal stopping characteristics of something this large.
The problem definitely stems from the vehicles ABS.
I have never seen a problem like this before, where the ABS poses a serious safety risk. I'm surprised this issue is not well known either.
Basically the ABS is total trash, even though it works perfectly fine.
When ABS engages, the vehicle cannot f***ing stop. You literally lose something like 50% of the stopping power you once had. Unbelievable. No other vehicle I had ever driven has done this.
You are NOT supposed to lose your stopping power this way, especially when you need it the most. I can't imagine any manufacturer getting away with this. I suspect this is not just an issue with Fords. Hitting the brakes hard only makes things worse. Losing so much stopping power to prevent your wheels from locking up is *immensely* stupid.
ABS shouldn't even really exist. Before ABS was standard, I had never locked my wheels even in emergency situations where I have almost rear ended people as a teenager, or needed to react extremely quickly to prevent collision. I can't even imagine who would simply just slam on their brakes as hard as they can even in an emergency. Like some mindless elk. If it's too late for you to stop, then ABS will certainly not save you. Controlling your own brakes and keeping them from locking has always been second nature, yes, even in an emergency. I clearly remember this in the 90s. I am still capable of doing this today. The vast, VAST, majority of people are.
How do I disable my ABS?
These trucks need it the most
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