That is usually true but I do not think that is the case on a C-14- the linked aspect of the brakes are done in software and not a hard- wired part of the ABS system. I remember something about Kawasaki advertising that very thing. Also, they are supposed to be unlinked below 12 MPH as I remember; that pretty clearly shows that the link function of the brakes can be turned on or off at will without defeating the ABS aspect of the brakes.
I still have an '08 though and working on memory here- are your brakes not linked at low speed? I would think you would have to activate them at low speeds to have them <not be> linked because just decelerating through 12 MPH and having either brake disengage 'automatically' would be a nasty surprise.
Brian
There are basically two ways to link the front and rear brakes: hardware and software.
Hardware: a plunger takes the hydraulic pressure from the (in this case) brake pedal and distributes it to front and rear. By different arrangements you can get totally integral brakes system (regardless of pedal or lever, front and rear brakes are actuated) or parcial, like in the C14 or some BMWs (but in both cases it is not achieved this way). An interesting vehicle regarding this topic is the Piaggio MP3, which has front brakes actuated by the right lever, rear brakes actuated by the left lever, and both circuits actuated by the pedal. The latter is required by law in Europe so you can drive it with a car driving license.
Software: you extend the functions of the ABS pump to provide the pressure needed in front and rear circuit, and choose the input pressure from lever or pedal, or both. This is of course the most preferred arrangement because it provides flexibility at the time of choosing how to stop the vehicle. For example, it allows to deactivate the link under certain speed.
In the C14, the partial integral system is software implemented, and just like the ECU was craked and tweaked, so it can be the part of the software controlling the brakes. The ABS does work under and beyond 12 mph, regardless of which wheel is braking. The ABS simply compares speeds, not hydraulic pressures, and modulates with a delta-pressure until speeds match (approx.). If somebody messes with the brake distribution, it won't affect the ABS capabilities.
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