Yes ABS increases stopping distance... if you engage it.If your bike is on REAL slippery surface can you stop at all or will it just coast into whatever is in front of you. If the wheel wanted to slip everytime it tried to stop would it just keep going?
I certainly believe that our car ABS definitely INCREASES the stopping distance of my cars in slush etc.
It wasn't a big deal because of the ABS.The ABS PREVENTED the other wheel from applying its brake. Fortunately the rears slowed us enough where it wasn't a big deal....
+1It wasn't a big deal because of the ABS.
The ABS prevented your van from pirouetting on the one locked front wheel.
I'd be happy just calling you an idiot, but that would make me rude, so instead of that, I'll patiently explain where you are wrong:[...]
My Van ABS PREVENTED the truck from stopping. One caliper jamed so it wouldn't slow that wheel. The ABS PREVENTED the other wheel from applying its brake. Fortunately the rears slowed us enough where it wasn't a big deal....
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I think you say stupid shit just for attention both good and bad.I'd be happy just calling you an idiot, but that would make me rude, so instead of that, I'll patiently explain where you are wrong:
1) ABS never prevents anything from stopping; it prevents wheels from locking. Also, a locked wheel (on pavement) takes up to 4 times more distance to stop than a wheel that's been prevented from locking by an ABS system.
2) One of your brake calipers jammed: that's poor maintenance on your (or your mechanic's) part; not having ABS would probably have caused your vehicle to spin out before hitting the vehicle in front of you (you would most probably still have hit).
3) "Fortunately the rears slowed us enough" is in contradiction with "The ABS prevented the other wheel from applying its brake". There are two kinds of ABS systems: the old crappy ones (1970's) that engage on the entire braking system (in which case your rear brakes would not have worked any more than your other front brake), and the new ones that operate on each wheel independently (in which case your other front brake would have worked just fine). So logically, one your two statements that I quoted has to be false. Anyone with minimal understanding of ABS technology and basic reasoning skills can see that.
What you're doing by believing that the ABS screwed you is ego-defensive behaviour: many people will shift the blame away from themselves (and perhaps onto technology) because it helps them avoid facing the fact that they are in fact a bad driver (something that does not fit with their beliefs).
So I guess it's time to re-evaluate your driving skills. Many driving schools will give refreshers in emergency manoeuvres to experienced drivers; I suggest you swallow your pride and contact one of them.
His statements have more face validity than the OP (and yours, of course).I think you say stupid shit just for attention both good and bad.
Nothing wrong with my brakes and I've skated along slick streets and washboard streets because the damn ABS engaged more times than I can remember. Given a choice I would never own a vehicle with ABS. Nobody will ever convince me that ABS improves braking because I've been in far too many situations that proved otherwise. My personal opinion and I'm sticking with it.... Blaming ABS for a jammed caliper? Come on. ...
+1 phOrk:thumbup: He did mention he is a tad rude, but he is also a lot right.:yesnod:His statements have more face validity than the OP (and yours, of course).
Blaming ABS for a jammed caliper? Come on.
"This one time, I crashed into a car I was 0.5 seconds behind while doing 30 mph over the speed limit over black ice. The ABS must have made me crash!"
I am just glad that neither I or my family or friends live near you and your slipin and sliding or skating. You need to slow down and drive more defensively, carefully .....Nothing wrong with my brakes and I've skated along slick streets and washboard streets because the damn ABS engaged more times than I can remember. Given a choice I would never own a vehicle with ABS. Nobody will ever convince me that ABS improves braking because I've been in far too many situations that proved otherwise. My personal opinion and I'm sticking with it.