anti-lock brake
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component anti-lock brake system — A type of anti lock brake system in which the hydraulic control unit is not a part of the master cyl/power booster assy … Dictionary of automotive terms
anti-lock brake system — (ABS) Sometimes called anti skid brakes. A device which senses that one or more of the wheels are locking up during braking. It monitors the rotational speeds of the wheels and reduces hydraulic pressure to any wheel it senses locking up.It is… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Anti-lock braking system — An anti lock braking system (ABS, from German: Antiblockiersystem) is a safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to continue interacting tractively with the road surface as directed by driver steering inputs while braking,… … Wikipedia
anti-lock braking system — See anti lock brake system … Dictionary of automotive terms
anti-lock brake controller — CAB Chrysler Corporation s term for the electronic control unit … Dictionary of automotive terms
anti-lock — adj. Anti lock is used with these nouns: ↑brake … Collocations dictionary
brake, anti-lock — See anti lock brakes … Dictionary of automotive terms
controller, anti-lock brake — CAB Chrysler Corporation s term for the electronic control unit … Dictionary of automotive terms
brake — [1] To slow down a vehicle. [2] The mechanism that converts motion (kinetic energy) into heat energy through friction. The most common instance is found in the wheels of cars where the brake shoes or disc pads are designed to press against the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
brake system — A system that uses hydraulic pressure to enable your vehicle to slow and stop safely. Consists of the master cylinder, brake lines, and disc or drum brakes at each wheel. Also see anti lock brake system … Dictionary of automotive terms
