Should I Brake Quickly (Short) or Over Time (Long)?

The short answer: longer is better.
Aaron Turpen
Posted by February 15, 2025

In this Q&A, I’m asked about braking a vehicle. Should the brakes be applied slowly, over the longer term to the stop, or quickly for more efficiency?

The short answer: longer is better. Here’s details.

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An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.