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ABS (Antilock Brake System)

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) - ABS works with the regular braking system by automatically pumping them. In vehicles not equipped with ABS, the driver has to manually pump the brakes to prevent wheel lockup. In vehicles equipped with ABS, the driver's foot should remain firmly planted on the brake pedal, while the ABS automatically pumps the brakes to maintain optimum brake performance — just short of locking up the wheels. An electronic control unit regulates the brake fluid pressure in response to changing road conditions and possible wheel lockup.

Read more at: ABS Sytems - How Antilock Brakes Work

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