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Is it true that The first thing to understand about stopping on snow or ice is that the brakes stop the wheel and the tires stop the vehicle?
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Is the back brakes on a 1994 Honda accord the main brake?
No, most of the stopping is performed by the front brakes. But Honda uses a braking system that applies the rear brakes first. For this reason the rear brakes on some Hondas will wear out first.
Why do front-wheeld brakes on an automobile wears out first?
Weight transfer. When a car brakes, its weight moves forward and causes the front brakes to do the majority of the work in stopping the car.
Can you use the emergency brakes to stop a vehicle if the brakes fail?
Yes, but remember to control steering and aim for the side of the road or the first clear area.
What is your first step if your vehicle has a blow out?
Don't slam on your brakes & take foot off accelorator
Do you know what to do if your car brakes go out while you are driving?
If your brakes go out while driving, first shift the vehicle into neutral and then apply the emergency brake. If neither of these slows the vehicle, turn on your safety lights and get into the right lane.
What is the first thing you do when you find yourself in a skid caused by brakes being locked on your vehicle?
Take you foot off the brakes. This may restore some traction so you can steer or apply the brakes more gently.
How do you check spring brakes?
With the spring brakes engaged, put the truck into first gear, and let off a little on the clutch. If it pulls, but does not move, your brakes are in working order. If the vehicle moves, there's a deficiency which needs to be corrected.
Should new brakes make loud screeching rusty type noise when stopping especially when raining?
If they are new and it is raining it may just be the brakes getting used to being used you know like shoes you have to break them in first!
This is the distance your vehicle travels from the moment you first see a hazard to the moment you come to a full stop?
Total Stopping Distance
How do you adjust emergency brakes on 1999 buick century?
First make sure that service brakes are adjusted properly Adjustment is located under the vehicle at the junction of the cables Set brake to 3 clicks and tighten adjuster so vehicle is "held" at that point
Should you feel the gear change from second to first when stopping?
If you can feel the gear change from second to first when stopping you may need transmission fluids. The transmission could be slipping or going out also. Take the vehicle to a mechanic so that they can see what the problem is.
What year were anti lock brakes on cars?
first introduce in 1985 by ford then other vehicle manufacturer's quickly follow suit
