somewhere near the temporal coordinates of 4/21/02 2:39 PM, the entity known
as Mikebridg_at_aol.com transmitted the following from Mikebridg_at_aol.com:
> In a message dated 21/4/02 7:16:40 pm, ticknor_at_punkass.com writes:
>
> << The advantage standard brakes have when
> modulated properly is that they are not losing miniscule amounts of
> braking force every second, as they do with an ABS system. >>
>
> I know this is ogg topic but I can't resist pointing out the bad logic in the
> above. It is still possible to modulate ABS brakes !!! so with then you have
> the best of both worlds. Ina sudden emergency your back is covered when the
> automatic response is to slam on the anchors, but can also use modulation in
> less fraught situations
>
Good heavens NO! You're NEVER supposed to pump ABS brakes! I thought
everybody knew that.
Now, if you're skillful enough to apply the maximum force just short of ABS
activation, THAT'S the best possible.
- Eric.
--Eric Strobel (fyzycyst_at_NOSPAM^mailaps.org)
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