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Brake Pad Replacement: What Are Anti-Lock Brake Systems?
By Paresh Gordhan | Submitted On October 03, 2017
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Many people know Anti-Lock Brake Systems as ABS. This is a system that has been installed on most cars since the early 1920's that was developed for aircraft. Vehicles only experienced the first ABS in the 1960's.
The purpose of them was to control the car easier around corners. It also has various electronics that prevents the car experience wheel lock up. ABS is known to be a safety feature on all cars and it is standard to have the system installed by law to protect drivers.
ABS usually comes into place when the wheels lock up when applying the brakes rapidly. This system allows you to steer even when you are braking. This gives you the control you need as a driver.
Anti-Lock Brake Systems also prevent the car from skidding whilst braking. Any driver will know how dangerous this could be especially to pedestrians. Whilst skidding you also lose the ability to steer which removes your title as the driver but with ABS you get can grab hold of the wheel and avoid hitting what you were avoiding in the first place.
ABS works wonders as a traction controller. Sometimes in harsh weather conditions such as rain and snow, the wheels struggle to grip the road. The system helps the car to gain traction to continue driving comfortably.
A new system is also being developed for most cars. With the electronics and intelligence of the ABS engineers have invented automatic or self-braking. This uses the ABS software and a radar located in the front of the car to detect if the vehicle is about to collide with an object or another car. Of course, the system will alert the driver but if the driver does not react to the stationery object, the car will automatically stop.
Did you know that off-road cars have the function to turn the ABS off? The system doesn't work so well on terrain such as sand and rock. The off-road car also needs to grip onto the rocks and the Braking system prevents the driver from doing this effectively.
All systems on your car have to be maintained and serviced at all times. ABS allows a smoother drive and a safer car in the end. To get the Anti-Lock Brake System checked you need to visit your closest brake pad replacement workshop to ensure that you and your passengers are safe on the roads.
We are based in Boksburg and are able to service everyone in the East Rand Area. Don't take chances with your brakes. If you are in any doubt about your brakes, come to us and get them checked while you wait. We offer a speedy brake repair service. Contact us Phone: 0118267000, Email: info@astrobrake.co.za
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