Re: Does ABS Equipped Cars’ Brake Pads Wear Faster?
May I please know the points where ABS is effective in braking and if there is any cut off point at higher speeds?
I am using a car with ABS+EBD, the braking is very effective than cars without; however, it would be interesting to understand the mechanism in details.
Please note for me this is "Need to Know" stuff; not "Good to know" type.
The cut off point is just before standstill, which is a few kph.
The braking is no more efficient than on cars without ABS (normal braking, where ABS is not activated. You can feel the difference in the pedal when the ABS is activated) unless it is an emergency braking, where the wheel otherwise would lock up. In one instance ABS is even unwanted. This is where down loose gravel tracks breaking is needed. Best braking under such circumstances is to have the wheels locked in order to build up a wedge of gravel to slow down.
ABS systems vary greatly, depending on the controlling and the pulsing speed. The more pulses per second the shorter the braking distance.
The one big advantage ABS has over non ABS is the fact that the car is still controllable under full braking.
Brake efficiency is not depending on the pedal pressure. The pedal pressure needed to have the desired braking effect depends on the friction material, the size of the pad, the lever, the load and the efficiency of the servo.