Unintended Acceleration - really happens

[David Kavanagh]

Huw,
I'd just point out that on the turbo 5000's that had the "problem", the
hydraulic pump is spinning pretty fast when the engine revs, so no lack of
brake assist there!

David

On 8/8/06, Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com> wrote:
>
>
> > I drive in freeway traffic with left foot braking because my reaction
> time
> > is faster that way.  I was really down on the brake to get the car
> slowed
> > enough to make the turns and stop in the parking place.
>
> .....
>
> > HST, I recall the tests that showed that the brakes would hold "cars
> with
> > UA", but I'm thinking that I should have been a little more meticulous
> about
> > keeping my rotors flat and polished.
>
> Me too.
>
> I have tried things like this, and the car stops like a stone when you
> floor the brake pedal, with the throttle wide open.  Sure, it makes
> funny noises, and it usually ends up stalling the engine, but it works.
>
> The hard part is making yourself really step hard on the brake pedal.
> Keep in mind that (with this car), if the UA is due to a wide open
> throttle, there is not much vacuum assist for the braking effort.  After
> the first couple-three pushes, you don't get anymore assist and things
> get harder.
>
> --
> Huw Powell
>
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>
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