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How do Antilock braking system work?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

braking force is applied intermittently so the pads are pressed against the disc - then released to let the wheel turn - giving you full control. If it was a straight press and hold - the wheel would lock and you would skid, uncontrolled, to a halt. By the way this happens about 45 times a second, so technically, yes - it would be quicker to stop with a constant force, but the saftey aspect of not skidding overcomes the difference.

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13y ago

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