This is very interesting RCA Wheel/Tyre polish.. hmm. Now i need to think abt this a lot before apply
Honestly, I think its my fault too, that I was too close to the truck. I drove around 3kms from home and dint notice anything unusual during the breaking. It just failed in an 'emergency' breaking.
Well, I have used tyre polish before (you can check the pics posted earlier) and this is the first time it slipped. I think I over used the polish.
You can use them, but ensure to cover the brakes/discs, before applying, or spray it on a cloth and then apply. I have learnt my lesson.
Just a question. How does pumping the brake on and off stop better performance of brakes. I was in the impression that this is the best practice of braking (right from my old days of Fiat padmini).
Not required, if you have ABS. That's exactly the purpose of having one.
Avinash, i never use tyre polish, i suspect it, had you washed the vehicle prior to that
Yup, I washed the car and then sprayed it. Very similar to the pics I have posted earlier.
What i do in such situations is to break hard, as much as possible, then only ABS kicks in. It won't work if you release the break in the middle
True. It depends a lot on the speed you're driving too.
And if the spray would have caused it , you could have wiped it by braking several times when there are no vehicles behind.
Brake-leave the pedal-Brake - leave, that's what i follow
Well, I failed to notice that. Learnt a lesson in a hard way.
Hey guys how about a meet again in December any plans, as there is nothing cropped up this time for time being from my side.
Yup, probably a week before Christmas.
@Avinash: What was the cost of headlamp, as recently mine was changed with new one for foggy issue.
How much did they charge you?
Rs. 4300/- (50% covered under insurance)
Pumping the brakes on and off is the best method but its only for cars without ABS to avoid locking and skidding.
For cars with ABS, brakes should be applied as hard as possible and keep it that way for the ABS system to function properly. If you take your feet off in between then it will take longer time/distance for the vehicle to stop.
Actually what the ABS system does is pumping on and off continously much faster than even an alert and expert driver
Well, what ABS does is, it doesn't lock the wheels. It engages the break and releases (engage/release - this happens several times, during a sudden breaking situation). It does not allow the car to skid, especially on slippery and muddy surface. ABS is a boon to have in the b2b traffic.
