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ABS sucks in snow

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Blueridge, Dec 29, 2012.

  1. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    ABS is proven to INCREASE stopping distances on snow
     
  2. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:41 AM
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    I imagine it would if I was in a full on emergency stop slide. With the shitty oem tires that slip and slide in wet conditions it just makes it feel too sensitive to me. I was just trying to slow down before entering a school zone (from 45 to 15) and it engaged.

    Mine is a Prerunner. I had a base model before this one and I don't think I ever had the ABS engage on it. I was wondering if maybe Toyota had modified it after all the run away acceleration accusations.
     
  3. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM
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    Yes, driving around on some pretty bad snow-packed and icy roads in general over the past week. It just brakes and stops great in those conditions.
     
  4. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    SR5 , Offroad or Sport Prerunner ?

    Mine is an '09 , the unintended acceleration BS started after I bought my truck so I think that kills that theory
     
  5. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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    Do you have an Offroad ?
     
  6. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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    OEM tires?

    2012 Prerunner SR5
     
  7. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    I had heard, but had to go test it out myself :D My only previous snow driving experience was in my '07 OR that was 2wd and unmodded, slipping and sliding all over the place. 4wd in my current truck, abs off, and good tires was very impressive. 4wd is definitely the only way to go as I've been learning since getting my current truck. Never getting a 2wd again.
     
  8. Dec 29, 2012 at 11:07 AM
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    2102 Off Road with a little over 1300 miles on it and the factory Ragged Fails, which actually seem to do well except for deep snow, which is to be expected.
     
  9. Dec 29, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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    I've got OEM tires (still) and found that my ABS is great in the snow and ice. I guess your mileage will vary.

    12Tac
     
  10. Dec 29, 2012 at 11:11 AM
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    Interesting

    I wonder if the brake booster in the Ofrroads plays some part in this equation
     
  11. Dec 29, 2012 at 11:12 AM
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    What model truck do you have ?
     
  12. Dec 29, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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    Once so far here, I was amazed at how quickly it stopped. I remember watching a pickup truck comparison and the Tacoma stopped 15-20+ feet quicker than any other truck. Ranger, Canyon, Frontier, Ridgeline etc.

    It is too sensitive in the snow/ice but I spend 95ish% of the miles on pavement with two kids in the back for lots of it.
     
  13. Dec 29, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    Maybe its different on the 2012 an newers? My '11 tx pro (same as OR) the abs seems very sensitive and almost instantly kicks in in the snow, even in the desert too which is where most of my wheeling takes place.
     
  14. Dec 29, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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    '12 double cab long bed.

    12Tac
     
  15. Dec 29, 2012 at 1:20 PM
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    I have an Offroad. I was driving around today in the new snow and the ABS kicked in today a few times when I wasn't even going real fast nor stomping on the brakes. I also need new rear brake shoes so I don't know if that has anything to do with it. The one time I stopped well through the stop sign with the ABS doing it's thing. It's not a good feeling when the pedal is vibrating and you're still sliding forward.
     
  16. Dec 29, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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    Very sensitive abs.....
     
  17. Dec 29, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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    ABS is designed to not lock up the brakes in slippery conditions. It is not designed to reduce stopping distances. It is amazing how many people do not realize this and think they can drive like it is dry out.
     
  18. Dec 29, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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    ABS and snow do suck. The bypass mod is helpful, but I would recommend not overlooking increased following distance and engine braking.

    Sometimes, in slippery conditions, you don't have any brakes, regardless of what system is installed on your vehicle.
     
  19. Dec 29, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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    All true

    it's also true that ABS INCREASES stopping distances on snow
     
  20. Dec 29, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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    It's tough for an auto maker to include systems for every climate, you guys get snow and ice while some of us never deal with it. I feel for you guys but am grateful the stock system works for us in the warmer climes. Good luck finding a work around.
     

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