How ABS Really Works, by Budget Brakes

Assisted braking or ABS is pretty much standard on many cars in the US, and surprisingly, not many people know what it really does, as the common assumption is that it simply makes your car stop ‘quicker’.

Did you know that ABS was invented to ensure that your vehicle doesn’t lose traction? Essentially, it’s a form of computer-controlled independent braking for each of your four wheels so that when you brake heavily, your wheels don’t lock up. It does this by monitoring the speed of each wheel to ensure that they don’t slow down faster than your car can.

Overall, it works in a way that ensures your wheels don’t skid, and thankfully it’s becoming standard on more and more cars. ABS not only makes it easier to drive safer, but it also makes brake maintenance cheaper thanks to the fact that it prevents you from being too heavy on your brakes to a certain extent. Thanks to this, brakes and brake pads last longer than before.

However, ABS isn’t a replacement for regular brake inspections. Ideally you should get your brakes checked by a professional like Budget Brakes regularly. Just like with anything, the easiest way to achieve that is through regular maintenance before problems happen, instead of after they occur.