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Does switching to neutral on an automatic transmission improve braking for immediate stopping?
I've been told that when needing to brake quickly, throwing the gear into neutral on an automatic transmission actually allows for better/quicker braking. I understand how things work pretty well but ...
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'00 Civic Brake Imbalance
My 2000 Honda Civic Aerodeck just failed its MOT (roadworthyness test) on Front Brake Imbalance (51%).
I changed the pads a few months ago, and had trouble with both calipers on the driver's side of ...
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Engine revs up when braking
Background: 2012 Honda Civic EX, 5-speed automatic, with no mods except a non-stock tire (ran over a large bolt). I keep it maintained per the manufacturer's manual and always see the Honda dealership ...
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How to increase braking power in fully loaded Wagon-R
I used to travel 500 Km to my native village with a fully loaded vehicle along with 5 person in my WagonR. I also used to cruise with speed in between 80 to 100 Km/hr but the vehicle braking decrease ...
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Is it possible to lock wheels when ABS is working?
I have a Nissan Primera P12, which got ABS.
When I normally brake, wheels don't lock and car comes to a stop as expected with any ABS system.
Although if I'm travelling a bit fast and hit the brake ...
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Best cars for drifting [closed]
I'm trying to find list of best cars for drifting (cheep and with left wheel), Can anyone please suggest me some cars?
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Car decelerating quickly
I recently changed my brake pads and did wheel alignment at the official workshop of my car manufacturer.
It was driving just fine but suddenly as I was driving it at one fine point the steering ...
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How much pressure can car brakes take?
Is the brake system supposed to support as much pressure as you can physically (with your foot) give it? I would think yes, but I'm curious if there is a specification of some kind or even if its ...
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1997 Ford Thunderbird, pulls right while driving intermittenly, always pulls left while braking
1997 Ford Thunderbird, pulls right while driving intermittenly, always pulls left while braking. It makes a loud noise while driving, but when the front end is on jackstands, and no weight on the ...
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Does Downshifting (Engine Braking) Cause Extra Wear and Tear?
Does the act of downshifting to slow your vehicle down have any negative side affects?
I don't downshift more than one or two gears at a time and I let out on the clutch slow enough that I don't rev ...
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Engaging the parking brake: Before or after shifting into park? [closed]
Does it matter whether I engage the parking brake before or after shifting into park?
