How do i know when ABS is kicking .

 

You'll feel the brakes pedal pulsate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd5KDvXbE3M

 

Sweet. Good to know for the new brakes I have coming. Thanks OP

 

Also a great way to get pulled over and ticketed for wreckless driving when highway patrol sees you.

 

Just used to bed in my brakemotive c/s rotors and powerstop pads. Worked very well. Definitely don't stand on the brakes after the 60-10mph stops or you will get "scar" marks on your setup. Thanks Robert_K for the re-post

 

 

Great recommendation. This helps you understand the limits of the car and driver without damaging anything. The experience I gained from doing this helped me to maneuver during a couple of "emergency" situations.

Example about 12 years ago I had an '81 200sx. The car in front of me slammed on his brakes. I slammed on my brakes. I felt the rear wheels start to lock and lose traction and I let off the brakes just in time for the wheels to regain traction and prevent a spin. At which time I reapplied brakes and stopped properly. All within a spit second.

If I hadn't "practiced" (fooled around hehe) on EMPTY streets/parking lots during my spare time, surely I would have spun out and had an accident.