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Should you pump your ABS brakes to stop you vehicle in adverse conditions?
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∙ 9y ago
No, the purpose of anti-lock brakes is to prevent your vehicle from skidding in adverse conditions and during an emergency maneuver. The system will pump the brakes for you.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoNo need to pump the brakes if you have functioning ABS.
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