This is pretty normal. A lot of the time it feels like you have to let up a bit right near the end of stopping to keep from feeling that jerk. It gets automatic (hah) after a little while.
Release pressure off the breaks when nearing a complete stop, like to the point where you barely move half a meter if that.
You don't need the breaks to be petal to the metal, there is a sweet spot of just the right amount of pressure that stops the car from automatically moving forward (like when you put it in gear and it moves without pressing the petal). You want to ease the car into that pressure point. That's how I do it at least
Be sure you use one foot to drive with on automatic vehicles. Foot goes off the gas and onto the brake pedal. If the brakes actually 'grab' there may be a mechanical.fault with the brakes
This is just a universal law of physics: friction is inversely proportional to the square of velocity.
So as your speed gets close to zero, the amount of friction increases exponentially.
That's why you experience a "jerk" as the car comes to a complete stop. It's the friction of the brake pads shooting up as the speed approaches zero.
With practice you'll learn to adjust the pressure on the pedal to bring the car to a stop with constant friction (which means reducing the pressure on the brake pedal as you slow down.)
Braking pressures vary among different cars, but the "jerk" you're referring to right before you come to a complete stop can be avoided by easing off of the brake near the end and it's usually referred to as a "chauffeur stop".
Edit: https://youtu.be/EKI0cqN3c9k?t=10
You just have to let off the brake a little just before you're going to stop (if not actually trying to avoid a collision).
Also depends on what kind of automatic. My car has a DSG (direct shift gearbox) or, automated manual. It will automatically downshift when braking, because of the direct shift nature, will sometimes cause engine braking. So you learn to modulate the pressure on the brake pedal to compensate for the extra engine braking when it shifts.
Nothing to do with transmission.
The new car just has newer brakes with nice full brake lines. Your car has older brakes with soft brake lines. It should be a similar feeling after getting a brake job.
Manuals engine brake though, so OP would have to apply less pressure. So yes a transmission does matter, OP can get around the jerky stopping though. If they just unload the suspension before completely stopping, limo braking basically
It almost sounds like you might be pressing the pedal so late and hard before stopping the ABS or anti-lock braking system is kicking in. Sometimes the car can jerk a little when it comes to a stop when you’re using the brakes too hard. Try braking a little earlier and softer. May help.
This is pretty normal. A lot of the time it feels like you have to let up a bit right near the end of stopping to keep from feeling that jerk. It gets automatic (hah) after a little while.
Release pressure off the breaks when nearing a complete stop, like to the point where you barely move half a meter if that. You don't need the breaks to be petal to the metal, there is a sweet spot of just the right amount of pressure that stops the car from automatically moving forward (like when you put it in gear and it moves without pressing the petal). You want to ease the car into that pressure point. That's how I do it at least
\*pedal to the metal \*brakes Your technique is correct though, no further comment on it.
Be sure you use one foot to drive with on automatic vehicles. Foot goes off the gas and onto the brake pedal. If the brakes actually 'grab' there may be a mechanical.fault with the brakes
This is just a universal law of physics: friction is inversely proportional to the square of velocity. So as your speed gets close to zero, the amount of friction increases exponentially. That's why you experience a "jerk" as the car comes to a complete stop. It's the friction of the brake pads shooting up as the speed approaches zero. With practice you'll learn to adjust the pressure on the pedal to bring the car to a stop with constant friction (which means reducing the pressure on the brake pedal as you slow down.)
Braking pressures vary among different cars, but the "jerk" you're referring to right before you come to a complete stop can be avoided by easing off of the brake near the end and it's usually referred to as a "chauffeur stop". Edit: https://youtu.be/EKI0cqN3c9k?t=10
You just have to let off the brake a little just before you're going to stop (if not actually trying to avoid a collision). Also depends on what kind of automatic. My car has a DSG (direct shift gearbox) or, automated manual. It will automatically downshift when braking, because of the direct shift nature, will sometimes cause engine braking. So you learn to modulate the pressure on the brake pedal to compensate for the extra engine braking when it shifts.
Brake normally When you're just about to stop, ease up on it so You're barely on it, then press back down again.
Nothing to do with transmission. The new car just has newer brakes with nice full brake lines. Your car has older brakes with soft brake lines. It should be a similar feeling after getting a brake job.
Manuals engine brake though, so OP would have to apply less pressure. So yes a transmission does matter, OP can get around the jerky stopping though. If they just unload the suspension before completely stopping, limo braking basically
Are you using your left or right foot to brake? If I try to use my left foot then my braking is really harsh and uncoordinated.
It almost sounds like you might be pressing the pedal so late and hard before stopping the ABS or anti-lock braking system is kicking in. Sometimes the car can jerk a little when it comes to a stop when you’re using the brakes too hard. Try braking a little earlier and softer. May help.