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23 messages, Last post on Jul 14, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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The answer may be obvious to some, but I haven't owned a car in almost nearly a decade. Do I need ABS if I am to purchase a Versa? What are the benefits vs. whatever the standard brakes on the Versa are?
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Replying to: cali_driver (Sep 16, 2007 8:40 pm) FWIW, I was fortunate enough to observe first-hand a showing of the affects of ABS. A car drove straight toward a set of cones and at a marked point, slammed on the brakes. The first time, no ABS, wheels locked up and car smashed right into cones and beyond. Second time, ABS on, car slammed on the brakes and screeched to a halt in an AMAZINGLY short distance. No cones hit. My jaw dropped. I bought a Versa with ABS and will insist it's on every car I own from here on out. Had I not seen that demonstration, I don't know if I would have been so concerned with getting ABS. The stock brakes on the Versa might be very good, but ABS adds that extra amount of safety that I want. |
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Replying to: cali_driver (Sep 16, 2007 8:40 pm) Without ABS, from 60 mph, dry/wet (in feet): 163/187 With ABS: 145/163 Comment from the review: Braking distances in the non-ABS Versa were some of the longest we have recently recorded. The model with ABS was much better, but it's still below par. So I would definitely get ABS with the Versa. Note that CR rated the Versa SL hatch with CVT the top "budget car" with an automatic, and rated the Versa S with MT behind the Fit Sport, Focus ZX3 S (now redesigned), and Scion xB (now redesigned) for budget cars with a stick.
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Replying to: backy (Sep 17, 2007 8:53 am) |
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I just bought an new 08 Versa 2 weeks ago. The brakes pulsate when I break moderately hard, especially in stop and go highway driving. I do not have antilock breaks. Is this something others have experienced? Will it go away with break-in or should I be heading back to the dealer for a check? Thanks, mshep
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Replying to: mshep (May 18, 2008 2:57 pm) By the way, are you having any problems slowing down/stopping? |
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Replying to: mshep (May 18, 2008 2:57 pm) |
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Replying to: kiawah (May 19, 2008 1:43 pm) They claim that it was a built-up on the rotors - they cleaned it and it should be fine. Also the rotor alignment was off by a minimal degree. Better to be safe than sorry. Have it checked, especially as long as you have the warranty.
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Replying to: toguchi (May 29, 2008 6:58 am) |
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I bought a 08 versa in feb. and in late may i stated hearing a screeching noise when i would brake. at this time i only had about 3700 miles in my car.... so i thought i shouldn't have to replace my brakes so i took it in... they told me they didn't hear a noise it must be my brakes braking in... ( i dont think so!) i then left and as soon as i left i heard it more.. so i went back and they changed them for me and filed down the disk i believe ... that could possibly have been the cause of the noise well 1 day later the noise is worse!!!! i am really upset!! now at 4000 miles every time i brake it makes noise! its embarasing i dont know what to do since the dealership says there is no recall yet! has anyone encountered this problem?
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