Anti-Lock Brake System - Without TCS: Description
CAUTION:
See ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to prevent wheel lock-up during heavy braking. ABS electronically controls brake fluid pressure, reducing chance of wheel lock-up. This allows driver to maintain better steering control of vehicle. Major components of ABS system are 4 wheel speed sensors, 4 tone wheels, ABS control unit, hydraulic unit, "G" sensor (Legacy AWD M/T) and ABS warning light. See Fig 1 .
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For more information on brake system, see BRAKE SYSTEM article in BRAKES.