What is Traction Control Braking? - Technical Information

What is TCB / Traction Control Braking?

Traction Control Braking does exactly what it says:

TRACTION: The tire to ground traction is referred to as coefficients of friction, the TCB device helps to increase the amount of wheel slip during aggressive braking maneuvers by using different amounts of traction.
CONTROL: During aggressive braking maneuvers or “panic” stops, the area of the tire that is actually on the ground is less than the size of postcard on any given tire, so this small area is where you are getting traction. The TCB allows the tire to rotate during these aggressive maneuvers and the driver experiences more control of the vehicle because more than a small area of the tire’s surface is used. Without any form of Anti-Lock or TCB the wheel is more likely to lock, resulting in skidding out of control.
BRAKING: Electronic forms of anti-lock braking (ABS) work only at certain speeds by quickly locking and releasing, but it needs to be emphasized that ABS still lets your wheels lock. When your wheels lock at high speeds or on less than perfect road conditions (such as gravel, wet roads, etc) this can lead to loosing control.

The TCB unit on the other hand works every time you brake and at any speed to help avoid the wheels from locking. Once installed, the TCB becomes an integral part of the brake system it has been applied to.