Active Safety Systems: ABS, the Anti-lock Brake
System
What Does ABS Do?First
introduced by Mercedes-Benz
over 2 decades ago. ABS, provides
directional stability during emergency
braking. It has been standard equipment on U.S. models since
1989.
ABS releases the brakes momentarily
whenever wheel speed sensors indicate
a locked wheel during braking. This is because a locked wheel will not respond no matter
how the steering wheel is turned. |
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The primary purpose of ABS is to preserve directional stability and allow the driver to
continue steering during emergency
braking. It does not necessarily provide
shorter stopping distances.. |