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An ABS brake is another term for an antilock brake, a brake fitted to some vehicles to prevent skidding and compensate for overbraking.
Dahlia Kemmer
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∙ 8y agoABS - stands for Anti-lock Braking System. Basically - when the brake pedal is pressed, a computer circuit quickly applies and releases the brakes (many times a second). This almost eliminates skidding, bringing the vehicle to a safe stop.
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Why are both brake and abs lights are on?
ABS system is inoperable and there is something wrong with the non-ABS part of your brake system.
What is an ABS brake?
An ABS brake is another term for an antilock brake, a brake fitted to some vehicles to prevent skidding and compensate for overbraking.
What does ABS stand for in a car?
anti-lock brake system ABS
Is the brake fluid an ABS type on a 2010 Dodge Journey?
Not sure what abs type brake fluid is. That vehicle uses Dot3 brake fluid.
Why is the brake light coming on in a 2007 Chrysler Sebring it has abs brakes?
If only the red brake light is coming on, the parking brake is on or the brake fluid is low. If the yellow abs light is also on, the abs computer has detected a malfunction and set a code.
How do you brake when you drive a tractortrailer combination with ABS?
brake normally
4 wheel abs?
ABS is Anti-Lock Brake System
How can you tell if your dodge shadow has abs?
Get some speed up, then brake hard. If you feel the brake pedal pulsating you have ABS:
How do you check a brake relay?
A brake "relay" would probably be used in an ABS system. That needs to be checked out by a qualified mechanic that is familiar with the ABS brake system.
Why does the ABS and Brake light stay on 1997 dodge ram 2500?
The abs and brake lights stay on when there is a blown fuse or when the abs computer detects a malfunction and sets a code.
Where is the ABS brake fluid reservoir on a Pick up truck 1998 Dodge Ram 1500?
The abs uses the brake fluid from the regular brake master cylinder.
What would cause the abs light and brake light to stay on in a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
the ABS light indicates a problem in in Abs system, a brake light indicates a problem with main braking system. such as low fluid level, leaks in system, parking brake on etc. Abs system works in conjunction to brake system. but abs system is not the main or basic braking system.
