6th Gen ('00-'05): Need stopping power
#1
Need stopping power
I'm in am 03 with no ABS or TC, I've already had to make a few emergency stops in the car because this city's drivers are insane...
but pumping the brakes to simulate ABS doesn't seem to work very well, the brakes don't respond quickly. I plan on doing a brake fluid flush although previous owner claimed that was done already.
any other suggestions?
but pumping the brakes to simulate ABS doesn't seem to work very well, the brakes don't respond quickly. I plan on doing a brake fluid flush although previous owner claimed that was done already.
any other suggestions?
#2
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 12,200
First, is your Monte equipped with ABS? Second, if it is, you are not supposed to pump the brake, just keep steady on it. But first you need to know if you have ABS. If you don't have a traction button (to turn traction control on or off) on your center console, it's pretty safe to say you don't have ABS. If you do have ABS, is the ABS light/message active on the instrument cluster?
#3
First, is your Monte equipped with ABS? Second, if it is, you are not supposed to pump the brake, just keep steady on it. But first you need to know if you have ABS. If you don't have a traction button (to turn traction control on or off) on your center console, it's pretty safe to say you don't have ABS. If you do have ABS, is the ABS light/message active on the instrument cluster?
#4
IMO if you're already easily locking the tires, I'd suggest getting some nicer tires to give you a bigger friction circle and high limits of braking abilities. Beyond that, I'd suggest practicing braking in a safe location so you can learn where the lock up limit is so you naturally don't over push the brakes.
Last edited by bumpin96monte; 11-28-2018 at 07:47 PM.
#5
IMO if you're already easily locking the tires, I'd suggest getting some nicer tires to give you a bigger friction circle and high limits of braking abilities. Beyond that, I'd suggest practicing braking in a safe location so you can learn where the lock up limit is so you naturally don't over push the brakes.
#9
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 12,200
Sorry, mis-read your first post. Making sure your tires are not worn out AND are a good quality tire, definitely. For a good all-season tire, I have been happy with Kelly brand tires for YEARS. I am not a fan of the BF Goodrich Regatta tires (not sure they are still made). Had a set of those that still had good tread and would not stop good at all during the last winter I had them.
As for the brakes, Bumpin' hit the nail on the head. In addition to be careful about how hard/soft you apply the brake, you need to be careful about pumping the brake. Yes, with non-ABS cars you will need to pump the brake, mostly to release a wheel from being locked up (sliding and not stopping), return rotation to then work on stopping again.
I also want to add, be aware of your following distance. Know how well your car stops and plan for it all times. When you stop behind another car, a good rule of thumb, you should be able to see where that car's rear tires touch the ground. If you cannot, you are too close and not stopping safely.
As for the brakes, Bumpin' hit the nail on the head. In addition to be careful about how hard/soft you apply the brake, you need to be careful about pumping the brake. Yes, with non-ABS cars you will need to pump the brake, mostly to release a wheel from being locked up (sliding and not stopping), return rotation to then work on stopping again.
I also want to add, be aware of your following distance. Know how well your car stops and plan for it all times. When you stop behind another car, a good rule of thumb, you should be able to see where that car's rear tires touch the ground. If you cannot, you are too close and not stopping safely.
#10
Sorry, mis-read your first post. Making sure your tires are not worn out AND are a good quality tire, definitely. For a good all-season tire, I have been happy with Kelly brand tires for YEARS. I am not a fan of the BF Goodrich Regatta tires (not sure they are still made). Had a set of those that still had good tread and would not stop good at all during the last winter I had them.
As for the brakes, Bumpin' hit the nail on the head. In addition to be careful about how hard/soft you apply the brake, you need to be careful about pumping the brake. Yes, with non-ABS cars you will need to pump the brake, mostly to release a wheel from being locked up (sliding and not stopping), return rotation to then work on stopping again.
I also want to add, be aware of your following distance. Know how well your car stops and plan for it all times. When you stop behind another car, a good rule of thumb, you should be able to see where that car's rear tires touch the ground. If you cannot, you are too close and not stopping safely.
As for the brakes, Bumpin' hit the nail on the head. In addition to be careful about how hard/soft you apply the brake, you need to be careful about pumping the brake. Yes, with non-ABS cars you will need to pump the brake, mostly to release a wheel from being locked up (sliding and not stopping), return rotation to then work on stopping again.
I also want to add, be aware of your following distance. Know how well your car stops and plan for it all times. When you stop behind another car, a good rule of thumb, you should be able to see where that car's rear tires touch the ground. If you cannot, you are too close and not stopping safely.