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All Tributes have 10-inch rear drum brakes and 11.9-inch front disks. The front disc

brakes are ventilated for strong heat dissipation, to improve braking performance after

repeated use, such as a long downhill stretch with many bends. Both Tribute i and s models

are equipped with standard Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) to prevent wheel lock-up and skids, and to

maintain steering control under braking. The four-channel system is more advanced than a

conventional three-channel set-up, as every wheel has its own sensor to provide individual

braking control. Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) varies the distribution of braking

force between the front and rear wheels to stop the vehicle as quickly as possible.

THE UTILITY IN THE MAZDA TRIBUTE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE

Designed for real-world driving, the Tribute is at home cruising on the freeway,

tackling unpaved roads or in the rough-and-tough urban jungle. Car-like front-wheel drive is

standard. If extra traction is necessary – either for off-road driving or pulling heavy loads in

slippery conditions – the Tribute is available with Mazda’s innovative Active Torque Control

Coupling (ATCC) four-wheel-drive system. This ingenious system is available on both four-

cylinder and V6 Tribute models equipped with automatic transmissions.

A sophisticated computer monitors the engine, wheel speeds and transmission, and

automatically transfers torque between the front and rear wheels. The split to the rear

wheels varies between zero and 50 percent. It senses where traction is strongest and

delivers the appropriate amount of torque for optimal grip.

Unlike mechanical systems, which react only to wheel slip, ATCC predicts wheel spin,

and prevents it from happening in the first place. It changes continually, to suit ever-

changing driving conditions, and is also completely automatic, so no driver settings or

adjustment is necessary. It reacts faster than a hydraulic system because there is no lag

time waiting for a viscous fluid to heat up before splitting power between the axles. The

system is also useful on-road – such as in snow or heavy rain, or any time where there is a

potential for loss of traction. Compared with less sophisticated four-wheel drive systems,

ATCC improves driving responsiveness, handling and fuel economy.

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