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ABS Function!!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by cireecnop1, Feb 15, 2007.

  1. cireecnop1

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    I just wanted to put out there that I LOVE that ABS on my Prius! its completely silent and the brake pedal does not pulsate when its being activated.

    Thumbs Up Toyota!!!!
     
    #1 cireecnop1, Feb 15, 2007
  2. Bill Lumbergh

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    I don't know if I'd say it was awesome, but it's definitely quiet and hard to notice. I get ABS activation every day to and from work (along with traction control), so I've learned to recognize when they're working.

    ABS put me into the middle of an intersection last week when it was 32 degrees outside and the ice had a layer of water on top. Had I been able to lock up the tires, I would have pushed a small pile of snow to help me stop. The other 98% of the time, though, ABS helps.
     
    #2 Bill Lumbergh, Feb 15, 2007
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    The minimal intrusion of the ABS pulsing is a good sign especially those who aren't used to ABS and have the tendency to relieve pressure on the brake pedal when they feel the pulse or if they're not strong enough to hold the pedal down. It's definitely less noticeable than on our Camry.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Feb 16, 2007
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    Remember, the only thing ABS buys you is steering while braking.

    If you just step on the brakes, the ABS won't stop you any quicker.
     
    #4 auricchio, Feb 16, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick Auricchio @ Feb 16 2007, 03:52 PM) [snapback]391779[/snapback]</div>
    Depends on the road surface. On paved road, it will. On powder snow or mud, it won't.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Feb 17, 2007
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    ABS INCREASES stopping distance, though not a whole lot. I think Honda published results that showed the stopping distance change, and it was about a 5% increase with ABS activated.
     
    #6 jmann, Feb 18, 2007
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