#688, "Skid thru Intesection - need brakes or tires?"
Hey guys, yesterday I was about to hit an intersection that turned yellow, and I slammed on the brakes since there are red light cameras and I'm paranoid. My car ended up skidding about one car length into the intersection and left about 10 to 15 feet or rubber on the pavement. I have Dunlop SP8000 tires with Axxis Metalmaster pads. Is there a way to prevent this or is it just due to driver error and no ABS? Would the AEM big brake kit help, or would it just make things lock up even quicker if I were to slam on the brakes hard? Thanks
#689, "a lighter foot on the pedal would have helped out" In response to Reply # 0
press the brake pedal to the point where the tires start breaking loose then back the pressure off the slightest bit. This is the shortest stopping distance you will get. It almost sounds like short bursts of slight chirps as you constantly try and find that maximum amount of pedal pressure before the tires break free. Better rotors/pads do you no good in this situation where you have enough power to lock them up. I have the tires you have and they stop great and are plenty sticky. Stainless steel brake lines would probably help with the feel of the pedal. I have much more control over my braking pressure and the application is firmer and more gradual. The old rubber hoses made my pedal feel kind of spongy with less feel.
if you race an autoX you will eventually get the braking down...if not, you will have lots of flat spots...hehe
#690, "RE: Skid thru Intesection - need brakes or tires?" In response to Reply # 0
Deano's got it. You can also become your own ABS, and modulate the pedal as you feel it lock up back off and then apply the brakes again. Locking up is very bad for you r tire life.
Firefly: Mal: You don't know me, son, so let me put this to you plainly: If I ever kill you, you'll be awake. You'll be facing me. And you'll be armed.
#691, "RE: Skid thru Intesection - need brakes or tires?" In response to Reply # 2
Thanks I think I just panicked because of those cameras. I have NEVER locked up the tires like that ever before. I did try to hit the max braking point but when I realized I wasn't gonna stop in time, I guess I just slammed it to the floor (initial panic reaction).
Strange thing is, now my brakes don't squeak anymore. before, they always used to squeak at stop signs and feel kind of unsmooth as I came to a complete stop...
Firefly: Mal: You don't know me, son, so let me put this to you plainly: If I ever kill you, you'll be awake. You'll be facing me. And you'll be armed.
#694, "RE: Skid thru Intesection - need brakes or tires?" In response to Reply # 5
Hey I was just getting ready to post the question of , Why do my brakes make that horribly annoying sqeek when I stop at a stop sign or stop light? And how do I make it stop?
Firefly: Mal: You don't know me, son, so let me put this to you plainly: If I ever kill you, you'll be awake. You'll be facing me. And you'll be armed.
#698, "Before my new brakes......" In response to Reply # 9
Before I got my Powerslots and metal master pads all my rotors were warped and my front pads were down to the sensors, I was locking the tires up all the time at that point. Drove that way for about 2 months and got my new stuff. Now they never lock up, tested it the other day when someone pulled out in front of me. I slammed them on at about 50 mph and they didnt lock up. They did smell like hell for a little while after that. Before I toasted the old rotors and had the stock pads that were still good they didnt lock up then either. Do you have all wheel disc or just front with rear drum??? Happy motoring and be careful.
