ARE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DIFFERENT FROM CONVENTIONAL BRAKES? In many of today’s newer cars and trucks, anti-lock brakes work in conjunction with other safety systems like traction control and electronic stability control to deliver a safer driving experience. In an anti-lock braking system, your car’s wheel speed is monitored and if wheel lock is detected, a sensor sends a message to a controller that releases and applies the brake up to 20 times per second, preventing a lock up and helping you maintain control of your vehicle. By preventing your car’s wheels from locking, anti-lock brakes ensure that you are able to steer during a hard braking event. Today, ABS technology automates the brake pumping process so you can concentrate on steering the vehicle to safety during an emergency situation. For years, drivers were taught to pump the brakes when they felt their vehicle steering into a skid. During wheel lock, the wheels of your vehicle stop rotating, causing your car to slide. When making a sudden stop, it is possible that one or more of your vehicle’s wheels could lock up, leaving you with little control of your vehicle.

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