F@#%@#g abs almost killed me

Like this

http://www.toyota.ie/innovation/safety/active-safety/multi-terrain-abs/

and this

http://www.toyota.com.au/landcruiser-200/features/car-safety/multi-terrain-anti-lock-braking-system

Toyota Multi-Terrain Anti-Lock Braking System

This system works with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) , to control braking force to each individual wheel, depending on conditions and the load you're carrying. This helps prevent skidding and helps ensure that the car stops in the shortest distance possible.

If you do get into an emergency braking situation, the LandCrusier 200 will sense it by how quickly you apply the brakes and automatically give you even more braking force.

No matter the terrain

Because sudden stops need to happen when you're off-road just as much as when you're on the road, we've adapted the traditional ABS function to optimise for different conditions. The Multi-Terrain ABS uses control logic specific to off-roading conditions.

It automatically detects the type of road condition for a more accurate braking response. The engine output, the acceleration rate and wheel speed help inform the system whether the terrain is sandy, muddy, gravel, or dirt.

When specific conditions can be detected, it is better able to adjust the braking power for that specific environment helping give you maximum control over the most difficult terrains and conditions.


Electronic Brake-force Distribution

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) also works with Multi-Terrain ABS by maximising braking power to the wheels with the most grip. The brake-force is optimally distributed to each wheel despite heavy or uneven loads in the cargo area.

 

now they haz no excuse......... good find Pete

but I still prefer an on/off switch...........factory would be nice, but Ive got my own switch now

 

I can try it next time it snows. I had the Leer shell on there, that's maybe 200lbs? Had some toolbins and a toolbag, tirechains strapped to the front of the bed, that's maybe 100 lbs more.

 

The cap is a definite weight add. Anything strapped to the front of the bed will be distributed a bit between front and rear axles. To truly add rear weight to the axle it needs to be directly above or behind the rear axle. Either way, the cap should have added sufficient weight alone. I wish I could be there to observe and see with my own eyes and perhaps drive it and get a feel for it myself. Kind of like when a customer comes to my shop and says their vehicle does not perform well up in the mountains, and wants me to diagnose it.....down here....below and over 150 miles from the mountains. It sucks at times.

 

Pete, That's a really interesting find! I know from reading some Toyota technical documents on the brake system that our trucks are equipped with EBD and "Brake Assist". I've never seen it discussed here, but it's in the technical notes I have. However, I don't believe it's optimized for different road surfaces and that's the problem we seem to be experiencing.

 

Well I finally got around to calling the Toyota customer service line and they seem to have no record of any concern regarding this.
I suggested she take a look at this or the many other threads regarding this and she said they would be unable to even look at a forum URL to help diagnose a problem
Which leads me to believe they don't read any of these forums when they really really need to tune into our chatter..
Anyways,
We'll see what pans out, if anything. Low expectations here though.