2007-09-06 17:46:44 · 14 answers · asked by Keith C 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
ok sorry i ment which is better on the brakes
2007-09-06 17:55:15 · update #1
Chock one up for the Kid.
2007-09-06 17:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by johnnybegood 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Gradual braking is better for the brakes. Even though there is contact for a longer period, the heat build up is no greater, and is probably even LESS than when you wait 'till the last minute and brake hard.
The only problem with this is the impatient guy behind you will make a quick lane change to go around you, and then if he causes an accident, say it's YOUR fault just like the people on the freeway passing slower drivers.
2007-09-07 09:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think slow. You're still dissipating the same amount of energy, but you're not doing it so quickly. Your brakes can shed more heat DURING braking rather than after if you brake slowly. Also, you're far less likely to get stress cracks in the pads or warped rotors (which aren't terribly likely anyway, but I had BOTH on my Accord).
An added benefit of braking slowly is that if some asshole is tailgating you you won't get rear-ended.
Also, if you brake slowly well in advance while coming up on a light, and you have no other cars in front of you in your lane, you may not have to come to a complete stop...which means your driving slowly actually gets you to your destination faster.
AND if you're used to braking slowly, you're better equipped to drive on snow, if that's something you deal with only occasionally, not often enough to already be used to it, but often enough to worry about it.
Your dad is sort of right...the brakes have to dissipate just as much heat either way. But ask him if he'd rather be punched or shoved.
2007-09-06 18:12:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slow, even pressure is definitely better for the brakes (and the passengers also :)) Plus, there's less chance of locking up the brakes and risking an accident.
2007-09-06 18:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by Bryan 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Force = Mass x Acceleration
The quicker you stop, the more force you have to use. So if you brake slowly over a period of time you'll put less wear on your brakes. Also, the cars behind you will be better able to react to your gradual deceleration instead of having to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting you.
2007-09-06 17:54:27 · answer #5 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
By easing of the gas early
A/ you are using less fuel
B/ you are causing less wear on your brakes
C/ You are being kinder to your passengers
D/ You are giving the guy behind you more time to stop so preventing a rear end bump
E/ Your dad is totally wrong and is driving aggresively
(ex driving instructor with 12 years of instruction and 43 years of driving experience)
2007-09-07 06:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by Dreamweaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its easier on the brakes and the passengers to brake slowly. You also run the risk of being rear ended by braking fast and hard.
2007-09-06 21:21:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slow is better, if it will stop the car in time.
Fast is better if it is the only way to avoid crashing.
Fast is more likely to cause skidding, which is bad for tires.
2007-09-07 09:55:10 · answer #8 · answered by StephenWeinstein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slow acceleration and easy stopping makes for better fuel economy.
2007-09-06 17:54:33 · answer #9 · answered by johnny b good 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Downshift, it saves wear on brakes, especially when exiting freeway or when you see light change and you're at a distance to downshift. Plan ahead!
2007-09-06 17:54:55 · answer #10 · answered by Buzzy 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋