At 01:29 PM 7/8/2009, David Kao wrote:
>question about it. There are brake systems that are exactly opposite
>to the conventional system, however. My 2001 Passat apparently has
>more brake power on the rear wheels than on the front. At 100k miles
>today the brake pads of the rear have

Ok, they individually regulate brake pressure on each wheel based on
inputs from the ABS detectors.  Since they don't have to worry about
locking up the rears, apparently they've decided to bias routine
braking toward the rear, and save the front for hard stops.  Curious...
<http://www.vw.com/passat/highlights/en/us/#/safety_electronic-brake-pressure-distribution>

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'89 Po' White Star "Scamp"