Sentences with phrase «stop braking distance»

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«If you are in a car and want to stop within a certain fixed, short distance — without too much jerk — it's best to apply the brakes evenly rather than all at the end so passengers feel a constant deceleration force,» he says.

AN ELECTRONIC system that detects when a driver is trying to make an emergency stop and automatically applies the brakes to their fullest could halve the distance a car takes to stop and so reduce the severity of accidents.

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Other signs include longer stopping distances and more pedal travel before you feel significant braking force.

Helping things come to an elegant, but long distance stop are four cable operated drum brakes.

And if you haven't been in a new car in a while, you'll be overcome by the QX50's range of active - safety features, including blind - spot monitoring, lane - departure warning and prevention, brake assist with forward collision warning, and cruise control that will not only maintain a pre-set following distance but also brake the car to a full stop if necessary.

If so, the system sounds an alert and displays a warning message to the driver, at the same time priming the brake system to reduce stopping distances.

In this case, engine braking will help reduce stopping distances, if you have time to apply it.

Avoid sudden stops, use a lower gear when travelling downhill, brake before you enter a corner, increase your following distance, and watch your braking when roads are slippery.

Note that back - to - back runs are resulting in increasingly severe brake fade (i.e., those long stopping distances are getting longer much faster).

Boasting the same extra-large Brembo carbon - ceramic brakes as the LaFerrari, the brake system builds up pressure much faster to cut the stopping distance from 125 mph to 0 by 20 feet.

Active cruise control uses radar to maintain a pre-selected distance from the vehicle ahead (at speeds up to 130 mph) and, in stop and go traffic, can automatically brake the car to a standstill and then accelerate again when the front vehicle starts moving again.

This improves gas mileage, stopping distance, brake wear, and a plethora of other little things.

Yes, they delivered the shortest stopping distance, but the tires aren't quite in sync with the antilock brake calibration.

Even the cars fitted with carbon - ceramic brakes (four out of five) had a tendency to e-x-t-e-n-d the stopping distance under very hard ABS - assisted braking.

It can reach its maximum angle in just 0.9 sec and helps reduce the car's braking distance by 2metres when stopping from 155mph.

Other tweaks for the Ferrari F12tdf include «Extreme Design» one - piece brakes derived from those on the LaFerrari that shorten stopping distances, new carbon - fiber door panels for the cabin, Alcantara interior trim, and the removal of the car's glovebox, presumably for weight - reduction reasons.

If you do not do this everything will work perfectly fine, until you apply the brakes then if your brake rotors / drums were glazed, heavily scored or worn out of parallel to the new brake pad your will stopping distance WILL be INCREASED maybe even up to several feet at highway speed.

«The ABS is calibrated well, but doesn't allow our snow tires enough slippage for the best possible braking distances — so I did sometimes have to yank the emergency brake to lock all four wheels and stop more quickly.

When impending wheel lockup is detected, the computer signals the hydraulic control unit to apply and release (automatically «pumping») the brakes several times per second with split - second timing, providing a level of braking efficiency that even professional race car drivers can not duplicate and resulting in shorter stopping distances and greater braking and steering control

By carefully combining organic and metallic brake compounds, Akebono brakes can provide short stopping distances without increased rotor wear

The new system has greater resistance to brake fade under sustained usage while new pad material helps reduce stopping distances at the same time as lowering brake dust and reducing brake squeal.

In Edmunds brake testing, a Hyundai Elantra Limited sedan came to a stop from 60 mph in 126 feet, which is an average distance for cars in this class.

In Edmunds brake testing, an A6 3.0 T with the Sport package and summer performance tires came to a stop from 60 mph in 111 feet, an average distance for a car in this class with summer tires.

Conequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE AND A LONGER DISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

STOP & GO CRUISE CONTROL Using video cameras plus short - and long - distance radar sensors, the 2014 Audi A6 will gas and brake itself along in stop - and - go trafSTOP & GO CRUISE CONTROL Using video cameras plus short - and long - distance radar sensors, the 2014 Audi A6 will gas and brake itself along in stop - and - go trafstop - and - go traffic.

A wireless update of antilock braking software improved the stopping distance of Tesla's electric Model 3, prompting Consumer Reports to reverse course and give the car its «Recommended Buy» rating.

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They work in - phase for highway - speed stability, counter-steer to decrease turning radius, and toe in while braking to decrease stopping distance.

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The Integrated Brake System — an innovative electromechanical system which combines stability control and a traditional servo brake for instantaneous brake response and consequent record - breaking stopping distances in addition to the all - important weight optimisation — is being introduced on the new Alfa Romeo.

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Antilock brake system software could result in increased stopping distance on rough roads Malfunctioning occupant detection system could result in a permanent suppression of the passenger airbag which won't allow it to deploy in an accident

EXPERTS CONCLUDE Edmunds.com's review says In Edmunds brake testing, the Town & Country came to a stop from 60 mph in 120 feet, an impressive braking distance for a minivan..

EXPERTS ARE SAYING In Edmunds brake testing, the Town & Country came to a stop from 60 mph in 120 feet, an impressive braking distance for a minivan.

Alfa have also equipped an «Integrated Brake System» which links stability control with the traditional servos to improve stopping distances and braking response.

Alfa says that this braking system will offer a 50 percent weight savings over cast iron discs, and more importantly a 60 - to - 0 mph stopping distance of just 102 feet.

Today's anti-lock braking system gives the driver better vehicle control and reduces stopping distances on slippery and dry surfaces.

The regenerative braking effect drops off at lower speeds, and can not bring a vehicle to a complete halt reasonably quickly with current technology, although some cars like the Chevy Bolt can bring the vehicle to a complete stop on even surfaces when the driver knows the vehicle's regenerative braking distance.

Subaru has determined that certain 2012 Legacy / Outback and Impreza (except WRX and STI) vehicles may be equipped with a brake master cylinder that could malfunction and cause an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance required to slow or stop the vehicle.

However, on loose gravel and snow, anti-lock brakes can increase stopping distance, though the improved vehicle control remains the same.

If you are noticing an increase in stopping distance or a soft feeling when you pump the brakes, don't hesitate for moment; bring your luxury vehicle to the Audi body shop and service center at Audi Hoffman Estates for brake repair.

Audi currently offers standard impact protection with reinforced high - strength steel and aluminum, reinforced bumpers, a rigid occupant cell, hydraulic brake assist to reduce overall stopping distance, an array of airbags, and crash sensors that automatically unlock doors, activate lights, and switch off engines and fuel pump.

In Edmunds brake testing, the Tucson came to a stop from 60 mph in 124 feet, an average distance for this segment.

Brake assist In a panic - brake condition, the system applies maximum braking power, providing the shortest possible stopping distance.

Carbon - ceramic brakes will help stop this beast within a respectable distance.

Conequence: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Other features on offer include various driver assistance systems such as distance assist, emergency stop assist, active lane change assist and active brake assist, which are not offered in the outgoing model.

Visual and audible warnings are given if a hazardous situation is detected, and at the same time the brake system is primed in order to reduce stopping distance.

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