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(Anti-lock Brake System)
Abbreviation Origin: Derived from the German term “Anti Blockier System”.
Components: Includes a computer, sensors, and solenoid valves.
Function:
Wheel Speed Sensing: Monitors the speed of each wheel to detect when a wheel is about to lock up during braking.
Braking Modulation: Adjusts braking pressure to prevent wheel lock-up, maintaining traction and control.
Driver Experience: Drivers may feel a rapid pulsing in the brake pedal and hear a chattering noise when ABS is activated.
Principle: Works by applying and releasing brake pressure repeatedly, preventing skidding and maximizing braking efficiency.