Don't take this as a put-down, but it is your ignorance here. The response
about kinetic friction vs. static friction is correct. A "rolling" tire
will stop faster than a "locked" tire. I'm sure the steering is improved
over a locked tire though. We could get into a lengthy descussion (very
lengthy) explaining the two types of frictions and the different
coefficients of friction, but it would be better to take our word for it.
Anti-lock brakes are based on kinetic vs. static friction. Again, not
trying to make you look bad at all. We learn something new everyday.
--Aaron--
95 DSRC 4x4 V6
www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/
>From: "Mr. Plow" <adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: WAS:CR "Quad Cab" NOW Skidding
>Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 08:44:55 -0700
>
>Well, maybe it's my ignorance, but i'm going to disagree here.
>It is my understanding that the reason to let up just before locking the
>brakes is to avoid skidding and maintain directional control of the
>vehicle.
> Anti-lock brake were developed to continue to be ablt to steer the
>car/truck at maximum braking. If you lock the fronts up, you cannot steer,
>you just slide in that direction.
>
>But that's just my opinion, i could be wrong, if so please enlighten me.
>
>
>
>>
>>If you have made the mistake of locking your brakes then the only
>>thing that is going to slow you down is the kinetic friction of your
>>tire against the road which is MUCH lower that the static friction of
>>your tire rolling on the ground.
>>
>>This is why we were all told to ease up on the pedal if you lock up
>>the brakes in order to stop faster. But I do agree that a stronger
>>braking system would allow us to get closer to the edge of skidding
>>with enough modulation to stop a lot faster.
>>
>>NITF
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