Flat Spot On Tyres? How To Avoid?

[Duncan]

RBFIRE I wasn't really sure what you meant originally....but like dangerous_daveo said the quickest way to brake is when the tyres are just about to lock up, not after they just have.

You need to practice the feeling of how much braking the car can take on each surface so you know how hard you can brake, and if the tyres lock you need to back off the braking a little until they regain grip.

And if you want more info try googling "cadence braking".

Or if you don't want to learn the technique buy a car with ABS....but learning a new driving skill is a better idea

[n15m0]

take Duncans advice above and not only will you save on tyres but potential rear end damage

[Tangles]

Seems to me you're not feeling the pedal correctly - maybe invest in a set of front braided brake lines to take the spongyness out of the pedal feel, definately get your shock absorbers (all 4) checked and possible replaced, check all the brake pads and discs for abnormal wear, and possibly invest in new suspn mount bushes etc, oh............and listen to the advice below, :

ok so try a new braking technique. just slamming the brakes on will lock up your wheels. if you can train yourself to ease the brakes on a bit slow, brush the brakes a lil bit so the nose of your car dips down, THEN push the brake in. That way you are giving the car time to shift weight to the front before you apply full pressure.

Im talking like a split second brush before you bury the pedal. Shifting the weight to the front will allow you to put more pressure on the brakes, as your tyres will be biting down into the tarmac more. If you just slam the brakes on while cruising or jump straight from the accellerator to the brake, there isnt enough weight on the front to stop the tyres from breaking traction, cos its all either centered, or at the rear. Move the vehicles weight onto the front, then bury that pedal.