2005 4Runner Specs

[unowen]

I'm new to the forums and was hoping someone could help me out. I'm trying to find some information on a 2005 4Runner, specifically braking distance. I actually called Toyota and they said they did not have this data (which I thought was total BS) so I started looking on the internet and came across these forums. I figured the real experts are here anyway.

I'm trying to get this data for a court case. Someone pulled out in front of my wife and they are trying to say she rammed him instead of putting on her brakes (she actually had a sprained ankle from trying to apply the brakes and was on crutches for a week but they seem to want to ignore this fact). He pulled out in front of her when she was only about 15 yards away so I'm trying to gather scientific data to deal with their ludicrous statements. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

 

[jwyshrek]

Well, any info you get here is not legally binding or certified. Braking distances can vary a lot depending on many variables...driver, amount of weight in vehicle, conditions of brake components, conditions of tires, condition of driving surface, weather conditions, etc.

Also, some models of 4runner had slightly larger brakes than base models...AND, braking distances also depend on how fast you are going...the faster, the longer distance and it is not linear.

CD tested a 2005 SE...you can find the article here:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews.../2005_toyota_4runner_4wd_sport_edition_page_3

 

[unowen]

Well, any info you get here is not legally binding or certified. Braking distances can vary a lot depending on many variables...driver, amount of weight in vehicle, conditions of brake components, conditions of tires, condition of driving surface, weather conditions, etc.

Also, some models of 4runner had slightly larger brakes than base models...AND, braking distances also depend on how fast you are going...the faster, the longer distance and it is not linear.

CD tested a 2005 SE...you can find the article here:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews.../2005_toyota_4runner_4wd_sport_edition_page_3

Thanks for the info. Yeah I realize anything I find is not binding but I'm looking for a range of information to use as a counter argument to their ridiculous theories. Our son was in the car and almost died and they actually have the audacity to say my wife intentionally hit this guy on purpose when that fool was the one who pulled out in front of her.

 

[Jeff Kleb]

Braking Distance


There are different aspects of 'braking distance'. The braking distance is going to be the perception distance + reaction distance + stopping distance.

The perception distance is the length of travel between the time the driver sees the hazard and the time he/she reacts. The reaction distance is how far the car goes in the instant the brain tells the foot to step on the brake pedal. Once the brakes are applied, the total number of feet to bring the car to a halt is known as stopping distance.

Not trying to muddy the water here....just wanting to help. A "braking distance" of a 4Runner (or any other car) mentioned during a testing phase will be the stopping distance from when the brakes are applied to when the car is at a stop. Most of the time, they'll hit the brakes at an arbitary point and then measure the number of feet traveled.

Try a major car magazine (Car & Driver, etc.) - as they are always road-testing different makes and models of vehicles.
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[Atlanta_man]

any skid marks ? that's key evidence, especially with the '05's super panic stop high boost brake assist (I hate that thing, but it may help your case)