My boyfriend drives a 2000 Toyota 4-Runner that has perfectly functioning antilock brakes but he does not like them and how they react driving in rain or snow. He actually feels unsafe and less able to manuever his truck in some situations. He gets pulsating sensations and the pedal sticks which he has heard is normal from friends who have ABS. Is there a fuse or switch or wire to cut to just have normal old brakes? He really loves his truck except for this. Please help! Thank You.
2007-01-19 16:02:21 · 7 answers · asked by Amy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
As already stated you can simply pull the abs fuse and or relay. however this will trip the abs light on the dash(ignore)
And I for one agree fully with disabling ABS on some vehicles while driving in the snow...most systems are way to reactive under these extremely low traction situations and will net a result of practically 0 braking force being applied to the wheels which can make predictably induced slides almost impossible which in some situations can be the only maneuver left to avoid an object....however If you lack enough driving skill to even hope to make use of this option your probably better off just leaving the ABS on and pushing really hard on the rock hard non responsive brake pedal as you slide into what ever is around you. :)
2007-01-19 16:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can disable them real easy, but have him try this test, on a road where there is dry pavement and gravel on the side of the road have him safely speed up to 15 miles an hour with two wheels on the pavement and to in the gravel and have him hit the brake. If working properly the ABS will allow him to brake in a straight line and come to a complete stop, If he disconnects a wheel sensor and tries it again he may have to go home and change his underware. The abs goes back to stadad mode if there is anything wrong withthe braking system, if you make a panic stop with no ABS and lock up the brakes you can't steer and will lose the control of the car and can even roll the car. on dry pavement puch the gas get to 15 miles and hour and smash the brake hard as you can you will see it will come to a stop in a straight line, the same on wet pavement but disable the ABS and it will slide sideways and out of control. ABS works and it saves lives, I hated them when they first came out but afte some close calls from idiot drivers if it were not for abs I locked up the brakes and cold stil turn where as conventional brakse will not allow you to turn the wheel and you would just skid on the tire pads.
2007-01-20 04:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by Right 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is absolutely no way to disable the antilock brakes on your boyfriends fourrunner. The ABS module must constantly communicate with the other vital vehicle operation modules through a multiplexed communications line. If, in any way, the ABS system is compromised, the other modules will "see" the failure and set an ABS light. The ABS system is a vital safety component on a vehicle and offers extreme benefits over a non-ABS braking system. Stop time is greatly reduced and directional control over the vehicle in a "panic stop" situation is maintained by allowing the steer tires to "roll" with brake application. A locked up brake in a non-ABS vehicle cannot allow any yaw rate force from the front tires while they are turned thus totally eliminating any directional control in a panic stop.
I have the impression that your boyfriend likes to control the slide on his rig (I understand. I'm a guy!) but once he tests the ABS and learns the positive attributes that ABS brings to the safety factor while stopping, he may have more appreciation for it. Especially if you are with him and if your safety is compromised by an unexpected icy stop.
Yes, the pulsating feeling in the pedal is a direct result of the ABS operation. The ABS pump actually releases the hydraulic pressure on the in a very fast sequence to eliminate tire locked in an icy/wet stop situation. The reaction time of the pump is extremely fast and will actuate up to 100 times per second. This pulsating is absolutely normal and lets you know and feel that the system is working.
Trust me. Even though he might be more comfortable with the old brake feel now; The benefits of ABS far exceed that.
2007-01-20 00:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by Ranger 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Its the anti lock brakes doing they're job, its susposed to do this. But i'm like him, i do not like anti lock brakes, I pulled the relay to my ABS (under the hood) in my Ranger. The light stays on however. All you need to do with pulling the relay is put it back before a yearly inspection, or if you go to sell it.
2007-01-20 00:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your nuts if you switch them off,i have abs brakes in my car,the thing is when you lock up your brakes you no longer have steering,abs is basically an automated form of a technique called stabbed braking where you take your foot on and off the brake instead of just locking them up the reason is so you retain steering and instead of ramming up the **** of some car you can steer out of a collision.
2007-01-20 00:10:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take the car to a mechanic. I think there is something wrong with your brakes. I would NOT take them off. They are a lot safer than non-abs brakes.
Lauren
2007-01-20 00:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just dissconect the plug for the a.b.s. pump or pull the fuse
2007-01-20 00:08:12 · answer #7 · answered by Tim G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋