At  5/3/2009 12:59 AM, Troy wrote:
>I can say that one situation where this braking ratio is not very
>effective, and even downright dangerous is in the winter on very
>slick icy roads. I'm sure that other people have run into this and
>know exactly what I'm talking about. Let me explain: You're on a
>really slick surface, hit the brakes and the fronts locked up, but
>the rears do not--they keep pushing the van.

Put in the clutch or put it in neutral, take the power away from the
wheels. Ice sucks.
Front disks do 60-75% of the braking.

Rob
becida@comcast.net