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How Important Is An Anti-lock Brake System? by automedicsnig: 9:42am On Dec 02, 2014
What is Anti-lock Brake System or ABS?
An anti-lock brake system which is abbreviated as ABS is a secure and efficient braking system. ABS lets the driver to keep directional stability, control the steering, and to decrease stopping distances on emergency braking circumstances, mainly on wet and greasy roads. To gain this security benefits, drivers must know how to apply their ABS correctly.
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How does Anti-Lock Brake System Work?
An anti-lock braking system works with the usual brakes on automobile. ABS keeps base brakes from locking up. In vehicles not equipped with ABS, the driver can manually pump the brakes to prevent wheel lockup. In vehicles equipped with ABS, the driver’s foot stay on the brake pedal to let the system automatically pump the brakes.

Why is Anti-lock Brake System important?

When brakes lockup on wet and greasy roads or during a panic stop, steering control is lost and the automobile rotates. Rear wheel ABS prevents wheel lockup so that the car resides straightly. If the automobile has ABS control on all the wheels, and the steering also controlled. If a car have steering control, it is probable to avoid a collapse by steering around dangers if a car is not stopped in time.

How do I know my car has Anti-lock Brake System?
Generally the new cars have Anti-lock Brake System as normal or alternative equipment. There are many methods to identify if a car has Anti-lock Brake System.

Read your car owners guide.
Check the instrument panel for an amber ABS indicator light after you turn on the ignition.
On purchase, hire or rents inquire the automobile dealer or hiring company.

Will drivers detect when the Anti-lock Brake System is functioning
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In cars drivers detect a fast pulsation of the brake pedal as the brakes are pushing back this means the ABS is... http://automedicsafrica.com/important-anti-lock-brake-system/

Re: How Important Is An Anti-lock Brake System? by paulworld(m): 9:43am On Dec 02, 2014
As important as your life
Re: How Important Is An Anti-lock Brake System? by Nobody: 9:45am On Dec 02, 2014
Any vehicle without ABS is a no for me, Safety first.

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