Why Cars Swerve When Braking Without ABS
Dear Tom and Ray describe a 2000 Toyota Camry with 48,000 miles that spun into oncoming traffic after hard braking on a dry Michigan highway. They explain brakes can lock without ABS causing a skid and overcorrection. disc-brake uneven wear from a recent service might pull briefly, but the swerve mainly results from the driver overcorrecting during the skid.
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Behind the Wheel 2003 Chrysler Town & Country LXi
The 2003 Town & Country LXi updates include a factory sunroof and luxury options while pricing starts around 24,700. Chrysler promotes it as the ultimate minivan though reliability notes from Consumer Reports are below average and safety recalls have affected the line. The test van features a 3.8-liter V6 with 215 horsepower, front wheel drive, and fuel economy around 18 city and 25 highway.
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