Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Description and Operation

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

DESCRIPTION
- ABS controls the brake cylinder hydraulic pressure to all 4 wheels during sudden braking and braking on slippery road surfaces, preventing the wheels from locking. ABS provides the following benefits:
1. Steering around an obstacle with a greater degree of certainty even when panic braking.
2. Stopping during panic braking while keeping the effect up on stability and steerability to a minimum, even on curves.
- In case a malfunction occurs, a diagnosis function and fail-safe system have been adopted for the ABS.
- An ABS actuator manufactured by BOSCH is used on the Camry produced by TMM (Toyota Motor Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc.).
- An ABS actuator manufactured by NIPPONDENSO is used on the Camry produced by TMC (Toyota Motor Corporation).