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There are many parts of the car which can be replaced to make your car run stronger and faster. This is true no matter what the manufacturer. Simply pulling one part and dropping in another will alter the amount of power or gain which is achieved by the engine. Many people looking to enhance the performance of their vehicle will run into a wall unless they take the time to update the software which is being used by their car. This means altering the engine computer software which is being used to regulate the many different functions the vehicle performs.

Like it or not the vehicles of today are far more advanced in every way. Functions do not happen simply by mechanical means. There are computers on board which control everything from air flow to the amount of gas which is being used. Having the right balance will make it where the engine can run as efficiently as possible.

If your vehicle has not been to the dealership in the past 2-5 years, or your current repair shop has not offered to check your vehicle for a software update, then you have about an 80% chance of requiring an update. Ask this simple question the next time you see your mechanic, "does your shop have the ability to update my vehicles software if needed?" If they have the famous deer in the headlights look on their face and say no, then you may need to look elsewhere for a repair shop with current training and up to date tools required to properly service your vehicle and keep you safe.

I know a lot of technicians and repair shops that have never performed an update, stating "all that does is mess up the computer, and causes future problems". They could not be further from the truth. The manufacturers would not spend time and money on correcting their faulty software if they did not need to. With parts becoming more reliable, and vehicles designed to be virtually maintenance free of tune ups until 90,000 miles, we are seeing the need of parts replacement declining as fast as software updates rise.

Recently there were customer complaints of their rear brakes locking up during certain stops, causing loss of vehicle control, which could result in a crash without warning. The vehicle manufacturer inspected the entire braking system, paying special attention to the rear brakes, and found no reason for the brakes to fail. They eventually found the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) computer on about 50,600 vehicles with software programmed to lock up the rear brakes during certain stops. The "Fix" for the Recall consisted of a software update; no special or replacement parts were needed.

As you can see, even cars which are not being enhanced to get more performance are in need of software updates to correct faulty programming. Correcting safety concerns is likely the most important reason to have your vehicle checked for updates. Other issues fixed by software updates may include repairs to the check engine light, transmissions, alternators, and even belt "chirp" noises.

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Braking Time Gets High-tech

Brake technology these days are going the extra mile to offer more advanced services. Brakes are indubitably crucial, that is. They are the first to enter driver’s mind when road problems occur. They just step on the brakes and the worst could be avoided. However, if the brakes are unreliable, it could spell the worst tragedy on the roads.

Braking is not as easy as it sounds. Panic could lead to skidding and to the loss of steering control. This is the reason why brake manufacturers have been adding sophisticated features to aid drivers to remain in control of the situation while they do the braking. Technologically-advanced brakes could also help drivers in stopping the car more safely.

In most cases, auto owners are unaware of the new braking systems integrated to vehicles. Further, they also have the faintest idea of how they work. Brakes use several acronyms like ABS, short for anti-lock brakes; and EBD, which stands for electronic brakeforce distribution.

ABS is used by several passenger cars for several decades now. It uses electronics at each wheel to meticulously "pulse" the brakes faster than any driver physically could during panic stops. This rapid pulsing prevents the brakes from locking up the wheels during difficult, abrupt stops and on some slippery pavements. The problem to be avoided is wheel lockup. The latter can result to skids and thwart drivers from maintaining steering control.

Most of the vehicles these days are equipped with ABS brakes either as a standard or optional feature. The Chevrolet Aveo has ABS brakes for an option. The starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $10,000. The Hyundai Accent is also using it. It is offered at less than $11,000. One thing about AB brakes is that they only activates in sudden, hard braking when pressure is applied on the brake pedal. It does not activate in milder stops and does not necessarily reduce the distance the car needs to stop.

The EBD, also called electronic brake proportioning, works automatically. It does not need the driver’s intervention to distribute braking force among the wheels. Without the EBD, there could be times when brake force is heavily skewed to one side of the car. Such situation results in the pulling to the other side of the car and unnerving the driver. It may even cause a skid.

The EBD tends to be standard on several luxury cars like the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Other vehicles equipped with EBD brakes include the Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota's 4Runner and the Land Cruiser.

Another braking system, which is often blended to EBD, is BA or Brake Assist. BA monitors the braking maneuvers of the driver and if detects that he is doing emergency braking; the system automatically supplements the driver to stop as quickly as possible. This is done by boosting braking power to the highest. It ceases to function immediately after the driver lifts up on the brake pedal. Compared to ABS, BA could improve stopping distances. In addition, studies have shown that BA even helps drivers in stopping more efficiently. BA is standard in many SUVs and luxury cars like the Lexus LS 430, SC 430 and LX 470.

BA is often part of Pre-Collision or Pre-Safe systems. They are designed to prep cars in attaining timely optimum safety performance. As a fact, they could operate efficiently within seconds of impending collisions.

What is forthcoming in the braking technology is for us to find out soon. But one thing is for sure - auto engineers are not done yet with brake sophistication.

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive
buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does
freelance work for an automotive magazine when
he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

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Will the Emergency brake cause the ABS light to come on?

Car is a 92 Accord. The Emergency brake light is not shutting off when I release the E. Brake, causing the ABS light to come on. Is it something to worry about, or is there just a short in the E.Brake wiring?

When it comes to brakes you don't want to mess around take it to a mechanic that you trust and knows Honda. It could be a wiring, relay, fuse problem the two maybe related. The e-cable may be seized.

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