ABS Brakes

[Kid]

I was looking at CR (Consumer Reports) and they said that ABS made a huge difference in braking distance. This thread says that exact opposite. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4758&highlight=abs+brakes
What is the truth?

[ChinoCharles]

The truth is it depends on the driver.

[eTiMaGo]

ABS does not have much effect on braking distance per se. It allows you to keep control under heavy braking so that you don't spin out.

[Black Yaris]

The truth is it depends on the driver.

2nd that

[churp]

ABS is supposed to help on unequal surfaces such as patchy ice, gravel, rain, etc. A very good driver can do it better than ABS, but usually the average Joe is better off with it.

[Kid]

After hearing that, the only b.s. I could make up that sounds good is that the pulsating braking power keeps your tires from locking up and skidding so the braking force is more effective and safer. Sound good? :) I look this up on google. thx for the help.

[JadeSeaYaris]

A little research really helps. ABS are not really designed for you to stop faster, ABS is a system that allows you to steer your car while braking. I have found my self in many situations in which I really thank God for ABS. California drivers are crazy. Including me!!:w00t:

[Yaris Revenge]

ABS is supposed to help on unequal surfaces such as patchy ice, gravel, rain, etc. A very good driver can do it better than ABS, but usually the average Joe is better off with it.

I've yet to see anyone that can pulse the brakes as fast as an ABS system. Those things go off like machine guns.

~YR

[kurokoma-kun]

from abs-education.org

"In what circumstances might conventional brakes have an advantage over ABS? There are some conditions where stopping distance may be shorter without ABS. For example, in cases where the road is covered with loose gravel or freshly fallen snow, the locked wheels of a non-ABS car build up a wedge of gravel or snow, which can contribute to a shortening of the braking distance."

I would not pay extra for ABS again. I went out of my way to get ABS on previous car (gave up leather interior to get it) and I can only remember it activating once in five years--and under non-emergency conditions.

[PetersRedYaris]

My BMW F650GS had a button to deactivate the ABS. On road, ABS is great on motorcycles. It can prevent a panic induced wreck caused by locking the front wheel. Off-road, however, ABS is just plain dangerous. Being able to lock the wheels greatly increases braking because the wheels can "dig in" to the dirt or gravel.
Wish cars had the same option.

[Ogredude]

Theres gotta be a way to disable it, no? I hated the archaic ABS system on my old 1993 MX6, what is stopping it from being something simple like a switch to the abs motor, other than the fact the computer will be giving brake warning lights constantly

[Yaris Revenge]

I've used mine several times, always on wet surfaces. I like 'em.

You should hear them on a Chevy Z71 4x4! Some idiot pulled right out in front of my wife, and holy crap those things are loud! Sounds like a jackhammer!

~YR

[clayky]

loud![/I] Sounds like a jackhammer!

~YR


You're lucky they even work!

[Katana]

ABS does not have much effect on braking distance per se. It allows you to keep control under heavy braking so that you don't spin out.

Well said.