When brakes lock up, it can catch even the best driver off guard. Here’s what causes brake lock-up, how to stay safe, and what to do if it happens to you.
The two major brake types (drum brakes and disc brakes) apply braking power in different ways. Disc brakes function by utilizing calipers to push the brake pads against the brake rotor or spinning disc. The friction created will slow down the wheels. Disc brakes are the most common car brake...
Tracking down the cause of limp mode can be vexing and time consuming, and ignoring it or constantly resetting the computer to avoid it can lead to even more costly repairs, or severe safety malfunctions. If none of the above fixes have helped, it is ideal to seek out repairs at a repu...
When the anti-lock brake system is working, drivers will feel the brake pedal pulsing. This rapid opening and closing of the valves—or the brakes “pumping”—helps the driver maintain control of their vehicle. Types of ABS brakes Advancements in automotive technology have led to the developmen...
“VSC” stands for Vehicle Stability Control. It’s a technology designed to enhance a vehicle’s stability by detecting and reducing skidding. When the system senses a loss of traction, it automatically applies the brakes to individual wheels and may reduce engine power to help the driver regai...
How Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Work Before anti-lock brakes, wheels could lock when you suddenly hit the brakes, making steering difficult. Today’s ABS senses that a wheel is about to lock up or go into a skid and immediately responds by easing the braking force. This enables the wheel to...
ABS stands for Antilock Braking System. ABS brakes do what the name implies – they keep your brakes from locking up while braking.Why?Because once tires start to skid, vehicle control is lost. Therefore, ABS brakes can help you to maintain more control of your vehicle, particularly while ...
the front unit. However, the clutch locks the internal gear drum to the intermediate shaft hub in the rear unit. Two passages thru’ the transmission case provide the clutches with hydraulic pressures for operating the annular pistons. They lead from the valve controls to the oil delivery ...
Your life is organized like an orbit. I know. 了解了这点,就知道为何四年于相隔千里的我们,似乎只是弹指一挥间而已。 我其实了解小女儿的心理,是希望多一点surprise多一点romantic多一点傻里吧唧的指天划地的。可惜我这方面的才能似乎多用在0,1组成的无机世界里了,于是只能委屈她了。大多数的时间,她就一...
device to stop motion - can lock in both directions –Disc brakes - like those on your car –Gear brakes - applied to lowest torque gear in gearbox • High ratio worm gear (window, van-door motors) –Note : any gearbox that cannot be back-driven is probably very inefficient Handling...