Power Brake
Decoding car acronyms for safety features
By Steven Cole Smith, Orlando Sentinel Wednesday, May 18, 2011 When Carol Grubb bought her new car, the salesman told her that the "BA" on the invoice stood for "Brake Assist," but he wasn't able to tell her much more about what brake assist actually does and why she needs it. The Kissimmee resident didn't even ask about "BFD" — for "Brake Force Distribution." Newer vehicles are available with a ...
