what is anti lock breaking system?

Answer 1

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. The purpose of this is twofold: to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in most situations, to shorten braking distances (by allowing the driver to hit the brake fully without the fear of skidding or loss of control). Disadvantages of the system include increased braking distances under certain conditions and the creation of a "false sense of security" among drivers who do not understand the operation and limitations of ABS.

Answer 2

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. The purpose of this is twofold: to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in most situations, to shorten braking distances (by allowing the driver to hit the brake fully without the fear of skidding or loss of control). Disadvantages of the system include increased braking distances under certain conditions and the creation of a "false sense of security" among drivers who do not understand the operation and limitations of ABS.

Since it came into widespread use in production cars (with "version 2" in 1978), ABS has made considerable progress. Recent versions not only handle the ABS function itself (i.e. preventing wheel locking) but also traction control, BAS (Braking Assist System), anti-understeer ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and CBC (Cornering Brake Control), amongst others. Not only that, but from history at Bosch its version 8.0 system now weighs less than 1.5 kilograms, compared with 6.3 kg of version 2.0 in 1978.

Answer 3

This braking system senses any significant difference in wheel speed, from one wheel to another, when a vehicle is braking hard. When any of the wheels begin to lock up (completely stop rotating) while other wheels are rolling, ABS automatically reduces the braking forces to that "locked" wheel or wheels in order to keep all the wheels rolling - to prevent brake-induced skidding.



ABS can control all four wheels (most cars and SUVs have this system) or only two (this is found on some pickup trucks and SUVs). The system can group wheels together in "channels" of operation (i.e. a three-channel system on a four-wheeled vehicle)or have one channel for each wheel. (four-channel ABS).



Four-wheel, four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS):


The ABS system prevents the vehicle's wheels from locking during hard braking situations and helps drivers maintain the ability to steer the vehicle where they want it to go. The vehicles' automatically engaging loose-surface program helps shorten stopping distances from speeds of less than 18 mph when the transfer case is in low range.

Answer 4

I don't know what it means in the special education section, but in Autos it is Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) that controls the vehicle braking. It will not allow the wheels to lock up during hard braking so that you can still control the vehicle - especially in slippery road conditions.

Answer 5

While applying brake, the brake shoes do not get locked to the rim of the wheel.

Answer 6

This braking system senses any significant difference in wheel speed, from one wheel to another, when a vehicle is braking hard

Answer 7

first it is braking not breaking. it is a system used in automobiles so that when stopping them wheels are not locked in one position.

Answer 8

Your car doesn't skid,...thats because your tyres will not lock when brakes are applied and therefore you can continue to steer the car

Answer 9

it prevents your tires from locking up, It will pulse the pads on the breaks to prevent skidding