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That is a good article, thanks for that. I never looked at it that way but mathematically makes proper sense. The smaller the pistons, the less surface area.
Why does Ford still use such wimpy brakes?
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JasonH
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If you can lock the wheels on a dry surface, the brakes are not the limiting factor. I haven't tried it...maybe someone else can do so and report back.
Can't ever lock brakes with anti-lock brakes, unless the brakes are broken badly?
I can't stand 4 piston calipers. I even prefer one over two.
Keep it simple and cheap.
I don't know what a person is used to driving if they find any newer (or any typical operational brake system for that matter) not completely adequate.
I guess if you drive a Corvette or performance car and drive it hard...which is abnormal for normal cars on the street, then you might think a 6000lb truck didn't stop as well!!!
I have had no complaints at all about any factory vehicle I have ever driven. I have no need to hammer the brakes and if I need to stop abruptly, they do just fine.
Keep it simple and cheap.
I don't know what a person is used to driving if they find any newer (or any typical operational brake system for that matter) not completely adequate.
I guess if you drive a Corvette or performance car and drive it hard...which is abnormal for normal cars on the street, then you might think a 6000lb truck didn't stop as well!!!
I have had no complaints at all about any factory vehicle I have ever driven. I have no need to hammer the brakes and if I need to stop abruptly, they do just fine.
Trainmaster
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Hey Flex.... thank you for the comparison of stopping distances. My 2000 always felt more nimble than my '08. but your chart shows they are similar. I guess it's just the difference in pedal feeling... Nope, haven't rear-ended anyone yet. With a 5,000 pound truck I keep my distance.
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Hehe I don’t recommend but if you get it up to 50 and put the brake pedal to the floor.....that ABS system squirms....she will skid. When you apply that kind of braking force at higher speeds ABS reaches its limits. Purely dangerous as traction is gone.
I take my part for the accident. I wasn’t as far back as I should have been at that hour of the night, the driver in front of me was clearly intoxicated (I should have kept away) moreso seeing that. I certainly learned to follow further back at all times from that fiasco.
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I feel sorry for you for that one. The other guys drunk can you get the ticket for hitting him. Ironic but still very unfair.
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Oh no I didn’t get anything, he got fines up the *****. He fled the scene and got hammered for wreckless driving and fleeing the scene of an accident, I got a friendly reminder to steer clear of dumb*sses is all.
That's excellent! And damn lucky too except the fact that your vehicle got dinged up.
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robertcope
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Never had an issue with my 2012 brakes. If anything, I've been surprised at how well they work. This includes towing a lot of miles with a trailer attached.
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