Braking on ice question
#1
Braking on ice question
I have a 1991 f150 5.8 auto xlt. It has 4 studded tires. In four wheel drive it stops great on ice but in two wheel it slides badly. could this be a rear drum issue?
Thank you in advance
Thank you in advance
#3
1994 F150 XLT 5.8L 2wd
Exactly what Chris said, in 4wd the wheels are being turned mechanically and when the brakes are applied it slows the rotation, in 2wd the front wheels are being turned manually (by the road/movement) and when brakes are applied on slippery surface they lock up rather quickly causing you to slide. I have found that dropping gears in low traction conditions is much safer to slow down than braking (auto, drop from D to 2 while lightly pumping brakes).
#4
I Like Tires
Exactly what Chris said, in 4wd the wheels are being turned mechanically and when the brakes are applied it slows the rotation, in 2wd the front wheels are being turned manually (by the road/movement) and when brakes are applied on slippery surface they lock up rather quickly causing you to slide. I have found that dropping gears in low traction conditions is much safer to slow down than braking (auto, drop from D to 2 while lightly pumping brakes).