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Anti-Lock Brake System: Description

The optional Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) operates on all wheels. Wheel speed sensors and ABS control unit monitor all 4 wheels and can adjust hydraulic pressure to each wheel, maintaining optimum braking by preventing wheel lock-up. The ABS system consists of 4 wheel speed sensors, rear disc brakes, ABS control unit and a Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Locating Anti-Lock Brake System Components
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