Toyota UA-LAC

[Mark Rosenkrantz]

By "meek," I take that to mean "dragging the brakes," more akin to a normal
(not panic/full ABS) stop.

Any average car has approximately 1200 HP worth of brakes.  Even with a 400
HP engine, you'll still have more than 1/2 the stopping force (800 HP).

The problem is that if you drag the brakes (even lightly) for an extended
period of time while troubleshooting, the brake pad material will start to
brake down, gassing out will occur, and the brake rotors can get heat
treated from the friction.  Anybody with overheated brakes on a race track
will know what this is like.

That said, ANY car can stop at least once with WOT from a high rate of
speed.... but you need full on braking force... try to engage the ABS
system.

It's a learning experience... no matter what your experience is, if you
drive a car, understand it's systems, limitations, and how to control it in
an emergency.

Just back from instructing,
Mark Rosenkrantz