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Why do my brakes shudder when I apply pressure to them?
Your brakes may shudder when you apply pressure to them due to warped brake rotors. Warped rotors can cause uneven braking and vibrations, leading to the shuddering sensation. It is recommended to have your brakes inspected and repaired by a professional mechanic to ensure safe driving.
Which pair of wheelsfront wheels or rear wheels does stop when you apply handbreaks and which pair stops when you apply breaks?
On most cars the handbrake is applied to the rear wheels only. The footbrake applies to both the front and back brakes, with a bais to the front to help avoid the rear wheels locking up under heavy braking.
The parking brake brakes which wheels?
Parking brakes apply generally on rear wheels to control enough sliding of the vehicle.
When you push on the brakes do all tires stop?
no, just the wheels the brakes apply to, usually the front brakes
What does stabbing mean?
What is stab braking?Apply your brakes all the way.Release brakes when wheels lock up.As soon as the wheels start rolling, apply the brakes fully again. (It can take up to one secondfor the wheels to start rolling after you release the brakes. If you re-apply the brakes before thewheels start rolling, the vehicle won't straighten out.)This is directly from the NYS CDL Manual.
What does stab braking mean?
What is stab braking?Apply your brakes all the way.Release brakes when wheels lock up.As soon as the wheels start rolling, apply the brakes fully again. (It can take up to one secondfor the wheels to start rolling after you release the brakes. If you re-apply the brakes before thewheels start rolling, the vehicle won't straighten out.)This is directly from the NYS CDL Manual.
How do you correct an understeer skid in a front-wheel-drive vehicle?
To correct an understeer skid in a front-wheel-drive vehicle, gently ease off the accelerator to reduce speed without slamming on the brakes. Steer in the direction you want to go, allowing the front wheels to regain traction. If necessary, you can also lightly apply the brakes to help shift weight to the front wheels, enhancing grip. Avoid abrupt steering or braking, as this can worsen the skid.
Why do you need front brakes?
The front brakes on any vehicle do most of the stopping. When you apply the brakes the weight shifts to the front of the vehicle. For this reason the front brakes are needed more than the rear. Try stopping a vehicle with just the hand brake which applies only the rear brakes.
When a 89 civic is going over about 45mph and you apply the brakes the car shudders It isn't a violent bucking but it feels like the breaks are maybe bouncing off the wheels?
IF THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES THE MOST LIKELY PROBLEM IS THAT YOUR FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. YOU CAN EITHER HAVE THEM MACHINED AT A QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE SHOP OR REPLACE THEM WITH NEW ROTORS.
What do you do if you must stop suddenly in an emergency?
If your vehicle has abs brakes, just apply the brakes hard and steer away from danger. If the vehicle does not have abs brakes, try to apply the brakes without locking up the wheels and going into a skid then steer away from danger. If you lock up the brakes and go into a skid you will lose control of your steering.
How do you release the back brakes on a astra van there coming on before the front ones?
your back brakes are supposed to apply before your front brakes, they do this so your car does not take a nose dive every time you apply the brakes. but if it is very noticeable i would check the adjustment of your rear brakes (if you have a disc/drum setup) or i would check your proportioning valve if they are locking up
Why is it unwise to suddenly apply the brakes of a car on a wet or icy pavement?
Suddenly applying the brakes on a wet or icy road could cause the wheels to lock. With the wheels locked up it takes longer to stop. Also, locked wheels could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle.
