What are ABS brakes?
ABS (Anti-lock brake systems) are both very simple and very complicated. The principles are simple: the ABS computer will “pump” your brakes for you thousands of times a second and brake the wheels using the hydraulic pump motor in the ABS system. The ABS systems job is to stop the vehicle without locking up the wheels, which allows the driver to control the vehicle without sliding out of control. If anything goes wrong, the ABS system will simply stop working and your brakes will revert to standard operation. ABS computer systems assume a properly functioning brake system, so their efficiency goes way down if your brakes are grabbing, pulling, or pulsating. ABS makes it more important than ever to have your brake work done with skilled technicians and the best parts. It is doubly important to keep your brake hydraulics in good shape. This means doing periodic brake fluid flushes, as well as quickly replacing any leaking components. And to have brake lining inspections done regularly.
