A car equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS) will stop shorter on most roads and will have improved stability and steering capability on all surfaces.

Without ABS your brakes and wheels can lock up during a quick stop. ABS can prevent this from happening and help you keep your vehicle under control.

It helps you keep the car moving in a straight line or can help you retain steering control in situations where you would otherwise lose it.

How Does ABS Work?

ABS monitors wheel speeds using sensors mounted at each wheel. A computer calculates the slip, or difference between the speed of the wheel and the speed of the car. When it determines that a wheel is about to lock, the computer sends signals to hydraulic valves, which regulate the brake pressure at each wheel to prevent wheel lock-up.