turnerburner666 wrote: The engine has momentum at whatever revs it is turning. Under breaking the discs will have to work harder to stop the momentum of the car AND the engine if the clutch is left depressed until the last minute
gfoot wrote:Engine momentum is pretty insignificant. When you rev the engine hard in neutral, then come off the gas, how long does it take for the revs to drop?
exportmanuk wrote:When I was a much younger cars did not have servo assisted brakes nor abs and the brake differential was 2 slave cylinders in the front drums (= two leading shoes) and a single cylinder in each rear drum ( modern cars have a controlling valve often linked to the rear suspension to control the amount of force delivered to the rear brakes). You had to brake first and press the clutch just before stalling in order to avoid the back wheels( rear wheel drive back then) from locking and potential loss of control, this would also be part of the origin of the BGOL.
With today's modern cars, mostly front wheel drive and all having sophisticated braking and control systems it would be more appropriate to press the clutch immediately after the brakes ( comments about costing for a fraction of a second would be relevant but maybe not very significant to the eventual outcome)
fungus wrote:exportmanuk wrote:When I was a much younger cars did not have servo assisted brakes nor abs and the brake differential was 2 slave cylinders in the front drums (= two leading shoes) and a single cylinder in each rear drum ( modern cars have a controlling valve often linked to the rear suspension to control the amount of force delivered to the rear brakes). You had to brake first and press the clutch just before stalling in order to avoid the back wheels( rear wheel drive back then) from locking and potential loss of control, this would also be part of the origin of the BGOL.
I remember my Morris Minor 1000 having that system
chriskay wrote:fungus wrote:Aaarrrggghhh,
Could we please spell BRAKES correctly.
Yes, thanks for the reminder; although sometimes the other spelling may be more appropriate, given some of the driving I frequently witness.
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