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Results for “anti-lock”

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  • anti-lock braking system

    Brakes and suspension

    English · machine-assisted draft

    A system that prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking

    • brakes
    • safety
  • Wheel speed sensor

    Electrical systems

    English · machine-assisted draft

    Sensor measuring the speed of the wheels, used in various systems such as anti-lock braking and navigation

    • sensor
    • wheel
  • ABS

    Bus terminology

    English · source definition

    Anti-Locking Braking System. a computerized method of helping to prevent wheel skid/lock-up during braking. it does not prevent spins, nor does it allow you to stop in a shorter distance. it does allow you to steer the car while braking as hard as possible. available as an option on some Vanagons and EuroVans in Europe during the late 1980's-1990's.