ABS Brakes - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kid · 04-07-2007, 10:44 AM

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/sho...ght=abs+brakes
What is the truth?

ChinoCharles · 04-07-2007, 10:45 AM

The truth is it depends on the driver.

eTiMaGo · 04-07-2007, 11:32 AM

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 · 04-07-2007, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

The truth is it depends on the driver.

2nd that

churp · 04-07-2007, 01:13 PM

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 · 04-07-2007, 01:15 PM

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 · 04-18-2007, 03:35 PM

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!!

Yaris Revenge · 04-18-2007, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 04-18-2007, 04:58 PM

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 · 04-18-2007, 06:04 PM

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 · 04-18-2007, 06:12 PM

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 · 04-19-2007, 09:28 AM

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 · 04-19-2007, 07:35 PM

[QUOTE

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[/QUOTE]

You're lucky they even work!

Katana · 04-23-2007, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Well said.

04-07-2007, 10:44 AM	#1
Kid Drives: N\A Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: N\A Posts: 7	ABS Brakes 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/sho...ght=abs+brakes What is the truth?

04-07-2007, 11:32 AM	#3
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	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. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

04-19-2007, 09:28 AM	#12
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	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 __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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04-07-2007, 10:45 AM	#2
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	The truth is it depends on the driver.

04-07-2007, 01:13 PM	#5
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	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.

04-07-2007, 01:15 PM	#6
Kid Drives: N\A Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: N\A Posts: 7	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.

04-18-2007, 03:35 PM	#7
JadeSeaYaris Drives: Jade sea 07 yaris sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 28	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!!

04-18-2007, 04:58 PM	#9
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	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.

04-18-2007, 06:04 PM	#10
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	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.

04-18-2007, 06:12 PM	#11
Ogredude Drives: 2007 Red Yaris RS Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 25	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

04-19-2007, 07:35 PM	#13
clayky Drives: '07 Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Frankfort KY Posts: 35	[QUOTE 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[/QUOTE] You're lucky they even work!