How ABS Anti-lock Brakes Work?
Anti-Lock Brakes ABS Working Of Car Automatic Brake System (ABS). Helpful Information Research has shown that an anti-lock brake system can decrease the chance of a vehicle accident by 18% and was introduced in the late seventies. By using gyroscopic and steering wheel angle sensors, not only does ABS provide non-skid functionality but it also supports electronic stability control, brake assist and traction control. There are several types of ABS systems; some of the more popular systems are based on the Bosch ABS Actuator (BAA), Nippon-Denso ABS Actuator (NAA) systems. The basic idea is the same, Nippon-Denso systems has a separate solenoid pack and ABS computer, where as the Bosch systems both the components are combined. High quality brake fluid must be used in ABS brake systems due to harsh usage. When the ABS system detects a problem a fault code is stored in the ABS system control unit and the warning light illuminated. Most ABS brake systems are "real time...