Brake assist was- Re: Big Brakes

[Michael Gough]

How about my question about the new brake assist. In the new Audi S6, there
is something that "applies full braking power even if the driver lets off
too early" or it says something to that effect. So I slam on the brakes to
slow for a turn, is this thing gonna keep braking until it stops????? I
would be lifting off the brake because I obviously don't want to stop fully.
Anyone know?
Thanks
Mike

> Which brings me to a question about the "Brake Assist" feature that is
> now appearing on new Mercedes, Lexus and some other cars.  What is it?
> If it just stomps on the brakes harder for you, all it's going to do is
> to make the ABS go into full pulse (or wheel lockup on cars sans ABS)...
> More brake force isn't going to help things if you go beyond tire/road
> traction limits.
>
> As it stands, on all my Audis it's easy enough to do that without any
> assist from the car, unless the car companies think that most drivers
> are so weak-footed that warrants such a "feature"?  Hmm.