Posted by Mike Rosenberg on May 29, 2006, 1:44 pm
> He is suggesting using "N" so the brakes will 'wipe off' the rust. I'm
> not sure I agree with this approach.
Well, if using "N" stops both regenerative _and_ compression braking, I
don't see how it would accomplish that anyway.
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Posted by Bob Wilson on June 4, 2006, 4:10 pm
>
> > He is suggesting using "N" so the brakes will 'wipe off' the rust. I'm
> > not sure I agree with this approach.
>
> Well, if using "N" stops both regenerative _and_ compression braking, I
> don't see how it would accomplish that anyway.
The hydraulic part works just fine regardless of the gear. As for
'compression braking' or engine braking, it is of limited use until "B"
is engaged.
Bob Wilson
Posted by A Sherman on May 29, 2006, 3:37 am
"Mike Rosenberg" asked:
> Why would you _want_ to stop regenerative braking?
I had misinterpreted Bill's post on 5/20:
> I've read here or in the Yahoo groups that extensive use of regenerative
> braking instead of mechanical braking will result in the build-up of rust on
> the drums and rotors. My relentless quest for that 55 mpg tank will
> probably lead to squeaky brakes that last the life of the car.
I thought this discussion was about occasionally removing the rust by using
the mechanical braking instead of regen. I guess his second sentence didn't
register..... It is now clear to me that Bill did NOT want to stop
regenerative braking. Sorry.
Al
Posted by richard schumacher on May 28, 2006, 2:24 pm
> You can prevent use of both regenerative braking and compression braking by
> switching to "N" before stopping. I have only tried it at low speeds.
You're claiming that the mechanical brakes are disabled in "N"?
Nonsense.
Posted by Mike Rosenberg on May 28, 2006, 2:42 pm
> You're claiming that the mechanical brakes are disabled in "N"?
I believe he's claiming that the car will just stop without needing to
use the brakes. I can see that possibly working under the right
circumstances, but I sure wouldn't want to rely on it and in any event
I'd have to wonder what the point is. Okay, you'd put off the need for
a brake job for a while longer than normal, but it would come at the
expense of fuel economy.
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> not sure I agree with this approach.