Re: <E36> Brake Bleeding with Traction Control

["Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <jayk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 21 Feb 2000, John A. Virnig wrote:
>
> The AST uses the ABS sensors and brake modulators to momentarily "slow down"
> wheels that are slipping thereby sending power to yon side of the
> differential.  This is the first stage of AST.  The second stage of AST
> involves cutting engine torque by not firing cylinders until the slipping
> ceases.

actually, what you call the "second stage" closes the throttle 

what's not clear is what any of this has to do with the need to have the
brakes bled by a dealer (as bently claims)

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