I work for an auto auction delivering cars and trucks to the auction and then to dealers after the auction. Some of these vehicles are not in great shape!
The other day, a coworker was driving a Subaru outback and rear ended another car. He claims that the brakes on the car worked well until the accident. In that instance, he claims the brakes "felt" normal in that the pedal did not go to the floor but did not even slow down the car.
If my thinking is correct, it is possible that the system malfunctioned and sensed that all four wheels were locked and released (or prevented) hydraulic pressure to the brake cylinders.
Do any of you certified mechanics out there have an experience with this?
2007-04-01 08:17:13 · 2 answers · asked by afreshpath_admin 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your co-worker was driving like an idiot, and is tring to blame it on the car to get out of trouble.
My opinion......
2007-04-01 08:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what, if the abs system failed you will still have brakes just like everyone else. who's cars doesn't come with ABS...The ABS system is for when you who are in a skid situation...It prevents the tires from locking up and not being able to control the situation...ABS braking is only applied during abnormal braking ..such as in a skid position or during when tire looses surface contact.. If the brake pedal went to the floor then the master cylinder is bad...because if you pump the brakes then they feel fine.. If you hold the brake pedal and it continues to go to the floor then the m/cylinder is bad, not the ABS>>>If the mastercylinder fails, then the ABS will not function properly
2007-04-01 18:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by gotspeed7883 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋