Advise on ABS Braking on slippery surface ?

[Meadelx200]

I'm driving a year old picnic with 15" stock tyres and had encountered several near misses during sudden braking (even at leass than 50km/h), especially on 1/2 wet surface such as HDB MSCarpark and expressway.

 

These happened if I need to do a sudden brake on a wet surface. On braking I could sense the ABS working by the 'noise & jamming action' felt on my foot. At these moment I tended to release the brake and reapply again (as I felt the action of the ABS does not brake the car immediately but instead seem to glide the car). I had read from manual that for ABS to work we should just step on the brake and don't release the brake (like those w/o ABS).

 

Any advise on the above.

 

Thanks.

[Tohto]

For ABS to work effectively, it should be step hard. ABS work by apply and let go the brake many times in a second by the present programme. This will prevent the wheel lock and tyres from skiding. The way you step and let go and step again is more for car without ABS to prevent skid.

[Stitchohana]

tyres also plays a part :)

[Hamburger]

juz step hard on brake pedal as hard as u can n let technology do e rest.

[Chisiang]

yeah, ABS is to prevent skidding and retain control, but it will not makes your car stop better when compared to dry. It will also not elevate your situation if your tyres aquaplane.

 

The best defence is still to keep a safe distant from the car in front in wet condition.

[Akula]

Hi, ABS should jus step on the brakes pedal, the pulsating effect you feel is the on/off application of brakes by the system/electronics. Also do take a look at ur tires.

[Watwheels]

What u did defeat the purpose of the ABS. U should step and hold.

 

The main function of the ABS is to let your tires gain more grip with the slippery road surface by preventing full locking of the wheels.

 

What u did was that u broke the sequence of the braking effect by releasing and brake again. U should put your left foot to the brake pedal as well(Brake pedal for auto very big) to give u more strength. Try doing that on the next hairy encounter.

[Picanto]

ABS cannot defy the law of physics.

[Apollo]

my take... change ur tyre. sometimes cud b aqua planing or tyre just hv beri poor wet grip.

[Soya]

"....I felt the action of the ABS does not brake the car immediately but instead seem to glide the car"

Common misconception abt ABS. It does not shorten braking distance. What it does is it allows u to retain steering control so u can steer your way outta trouble.

[Ahyoo2002]

Lousy tyre also play a part.

 

I remember my old tyre can trigger ABS easily. But since i changed to new tyre, it never activated liao.

[Icetrap]

I'm driving a year old picnic with 15" stock tyres and had encountered several near misses during sudden braking (even at leass than 50km/h), especially on 1/2 wet surface such as HDB MSCarpark and expressway.

 

These happened if I need to do a sudden brake on a wet surface. On braking I could sense the ABS working by the 'noise & jamming action' felt on my foot. At these moment I tended to release the brake and reapply again (as I felt the action of the ABS does not brake the car immediately but instead seem to glide the car). I had read from manual that for ABS to work we should just step on the brake and don't release the brake (like those w/o ABS).

 

Any advise on the above.

 

Thanks.

 

Multistory carparks are usually very slippery. A lot of times, the floor surface is wet and slippery.

 

When ABS kicks in, do not release the brake peddle and let the ABS do it's work. It is normal to feel the ABS modulating. The ABS actually works with your regular braking system by automatically pumping them. In vehicles not equipped with ABS, the driver has to manually pump the brakes to prevent wheel lockup

 

The pumping of brakes prevents the wheels from locking while braking.

 

Maybe you can consider change your tyres and brake pads. Take note that Semi-slick tyres may have less grip on slippery surface compare to normal sports tyres!

[Meadelx200]

Thanks for all the advise.

 

Will try to full brake if ever ABS is initiated again and yes keep a better distance.

Also think it's time to look for a set of new tyres. (Mileage about 36k)

Any recommendation for a 15"/16" LOW Noise & Good Grip tyres.

What's the typical cost & % fuel increase from 15" to 16" ?

[Conned]

How true! n it only works above ,say, 80KPH! slower speeds do not activate the ABS.

Keep a safe distance, good grippy tires , good judgement n dont MCF 2 much!!

Oops,,sorry..replies meant for Threadstarter..haha.

Cheers

 

 

 

 

"....I felt the action of the ABS does not brake the car immediately but instead seem to glide the car"

Common misconception abt ABS. It does not shorten braking distance. What it does is it allows u to retain steering control so u can steer your way outta trouble.

Edited January 8, 2008 by Conned

[Carcraze]

the braking distance is gonna be longer if you release and reapply brakes.

 

just depress it throughout.

Edited January 8, 2008 by Carcraze

[Soya]

no such thing as low noise and good grip. these two qualities are inversely proportionate. easier to turn up the radio than repair crash damage.

[RadX]

yup...that's an oxymoron if you ever need an example

[Blueray]

what is mileage on the stock tyres ? maybe time for a change liao ...