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Old 03-16-2025, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
All, thank you for the comments and information. I have never been in a Tesla or any other EV, and I was taking the "one pedal driving" literally. The clarification on having a brake pedal and hydraulics for applying the brakes manually is appreciated. Yes, I used the term "locking the wheels" and yes you are correct the ABS will override causing the brakes to rapidly go on and off. I have had this happen once, interesting experience. In any case this was an interesting discussion.
I thought it curious that part of the periodic maintenance is to actuate and lubricate the brake system. Since you can actually drive it without touching the brakes, they need exercised periodically.
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