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#1 of 2 From '09 Honda CR-V EX to '10 RAV4 Sport by sandra4453 Oct 14, 2009 (2:11 pm)
Just traded in my EX for the RAV4 2WD 4440- Sport. (Took a huge hit too but no regrets.) Had buyers remorse the first day with the Honda mainly because of the back tailgate hood that swings open, causing collision with the runners on the house garage door. The only way around it was backing the car into the garage. As well, I couldn't get used to nor did I like the feel of the inside cabin. I felt as though I was driving a mini van....hated that. (Have to admit though, the controls and same options that are in the RAV, were nicer and more user friendly in the Honda). Seats weren't as comfortable as the RAV's but, the positioning of the seating along with the arm-rests made up for the stiff seats, making it very comfortable to drive in. But I'm still glad to be in the RAV, finally.   Question: Do other new RAV owners doubt the safety of the brake system like I do? In general, are the brakes an issue with these SUV's? Again, I'm comparing but the Honda's brakes were tight and commanding upon hitting them. With the RAV, a lot more pressure to the brakes are needed to get the car to slow down and I'm not sure I'm just comparing and, it's just a matter of getting used to the RAV or, if I should be looking into it further. It almost feels like the brakes are grinding but the car only has 120 miles on it???? Maybe it needs breaking in? The car was delivered to me from 80 miles north as the dealerships close by, currently didn't have any when I decided to do this. Can I go to any Toyota service dealer to have this checked without getting hit with a bill? Replies to this message: wwest (Oct 17, 2009 9:15 am)
#2 of 2 Re: From '09 Honda CR-V EX to '10 RAV4 Sport [sandra4453] by wwest Oct 17, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: sandra4453 (Oct 14, 2009 2:11 pm) You don't suppose....   I've thought for quite some time now that initial/light braking should only use the rear brakes. With the avent of ALWAYS having a dual function brake fluid pressure control manifold at each of the front wheels braking could easily be restricted to the rear in circumstances appropriate to same.   Front brakes would only be used if the brake pressure exceeded a certain level, or if ABS detected impending rear wheel lockup.   Seems to me that the overall safety factor might improve substantially.

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