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What Does ABS Mean on a Car?

What does ABS mean on a car? An anti-lock brake system helps to bring a vehicle to a full stop safely in an emergency braking situation.

A brake booster helps bring your vehicle to a safe stop. There are three types of systems with various ways of slowing your vehicle. Learn more here.

If you drive a car equipped with an ABS brake system, what exactly is it and what does it do? Also, should you drive any differently?

What is a brake booster? Learn how this modern braking technology works, and why it’s important for your vehicle.

How can ABS brakes save your life this winter? We break it down, so you can appreciate how helpful these snowy saviors are.

The anti-lock braking system uses an ABS sensor or wheel sensor to monitor the wheel speed and send this information to the ABS computer. The ABS computer uses this information … Continue Reading What is an ABS Sensor And How Does It Go Bad?

Traction control brake pad use is a serious concern on the race track. We break down the basics for you.

An auto braking system is among the top driver-assist technologies of our day. By 2022, they’ll even be standard on all new cars.

Brake innovation technologies include adaptive cruise control, brake-by-wire and one-pedal driving. What’s not to love about these features?

Emergency braking systems help you stop more quickly and safely — here’s how.