The basics of antilock brake repairs

Before you drive any car you need to know what type of brakes the vehicle has fitted to ensure that you drive and brake accordingly. If you check the owner’s manual and read the instructions you will understand the type of braking system built into the car and usually gets tips on how best to use the brakes.

ABS (or anti-lock braking systems) feel different, particularly under heavy braking causing the vehicle to seem like it shudders or vibrates. ABS monitors the speed of each wheel and when the control unit detects the onset of brake lock-up it momentarily reduces brake hydraulic pressure to that wheel. Since this adjustment is often made numerous time in the space of a second you may feel a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal.

Some drivers can become overconfident in the belief that ABS brakes will get them out of any immediate trouble but you should remember that stopping distances and traveling speeds are often not any different between non-ABS and ABS equipped cars. In fact, on surfaces such as loose gravel, an ABS equipped car may have a longer braking distance.

The team at A Grade Automotive are highly experienced in all types of braking systems, including ABS so if your brakes are squealing, pulling the vehicle to one side or making your steering wheel shake, then it’s time to take advantage of our brake repair & brake pad services.

Since all brake systems and components can degrade slowly due to simple wear and tear it can be difficult for vehicle owners to see the changes. We can test your braking system and make any repairs necessary. Brake hoses and fluid can also be checked and replaced if necessary so contact the A Grade Automotive team today for all you ABS testing and repairs.