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> Most vehicles have virtually no braking power with the engine off You just need to press the brakes harder. Like 3 times harder, not 30. If you park in a sl
by rightbyte 5y ago
> Most vehicles have virtually no braking power with the engine off
You just need to press the brakes harder. Like 3 times harder, not 30.
If you park in a slope and turn the engine off you can try braking after pumping the vacuum out - it works just fine.
- mr_toad 5y agoIf you’ve always used power assisted brakes and you’re not expecting to have to press really hard on the brakes it could easily lead you to rear end the car towing you if it stops suddenly. Also, without power assisted steering, modern cars are surprisingly difficult to control.
- rightbyte 5y agoYe especially the steering. Small steering wheel and lower gear ratio on modern cars makes them kinda unsafe in the event of power steering loss.