What does intermittent braking mean?
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The meaning of intermittent braking is: first press the brake slightly, then release the brake (but not completely) when you feel the car decelerating significantly, and press the brake again when you feel the braking effect is about to disappear. Repeat this cycle. The applicable objects of intermittent braking: mostly used for large vehicles without ABS and with air brakes in the past, but the intermittent braking method will affect the smoothness and comfort of the vehicle. Small cars are lightweight, and if intermittent braking is not used for long downhill slopes, the wheel hubs will not overheat. It is not recommended to use intermittent braking for small cars to decelerate. The reason for using intermittent braking: because large vehicles are heavier, but air brakes respond faster than hydraulic brakes. To avoid locking the wheels and preventing the inability to steer, intermittent braking technique is adopted. The function of intermittent braking is: to prevent wheel lock-up, thereby controlling the vehicle from skidding.