Friday, May 13, 2011

FRIDAY TIDBIT: ABS Control Module

Anti Lock Brake (ABS) Control Module

The ABS controller is the main hydraulic pump that allow the anti-lock brakes to work. 

The ABS system watches the speed of each wheel.  If any wheel goes into a skid while braking the ABS controller will release the brakes for that wheel to prevent the vehicle from going into a skid.

On many newer model cars the ABS system also is used for stability control.  If the vehicle starts to go into a spin during normal driving the ABS computer will apply the brakes on a wheel to help pull out of the spin.

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