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ABS stands for Anti-Lock Brake System.

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Adjusting abs brakes 98 s-10?

You would adjust the brakes on a vehicle with abs brakes the same way you would adjust the brakes on a vehicle without abs brakes.


Is there any difference to changing brakes on a vehicle without ABS as there is to a vehicle having ABS?

just the abs sensor


What does it mean when the ABS light blinks on 1995 Ford F-150?

Your vehicle may have a problem with its brakes.


Chevy extreme What does it mean if abs light is always on?

Something has failed in the ABS system and the ABS is not working. As long as there is an ABS problem the vehicle could lock up the brakes and slide in an emergency.


Should you pump your ABS brakes to stop you vehicle in adverse conditions?

No, the purpose of anti-lock brakes is to prevent your vehicle from skidding in adverse conditions and during an emergency maneuver. The system will pump the brakes for you.


Slamming hard on the brakes can cause a vehicle to skid?

Yes, unless the vehicle has functioning ABS (antilock brake system) brakes.


Do ABS brakes give better course stability?

ABS brakes are good to stop the vehicle. What gives stability to the car are the shock absorbers, and the suspension set.


How dangerous is it to drive a vehicle with abs sensor going?

Not dangerous. When ABS lite is on means that ABS is not working, brakes will work just like a car without ABS.


What do you do if you must stop suddenly in an emergency?

If your vehicle has abs brakes, just apply the brakes hard and steer away from danger. If the vehicle does not have abs brakes, try to apply the brakes without locking up the wheels and going into a skid then steer away from danger. If you lock up the brakes and go into a skid you will lose control of your steering.


Jeep Liberty ABS brakes?

Can ABS brakes be installed/added to the 2002 Model Year Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD. This vehicle cam without ABS and can this car be modified to be equipwd with ABS brakes and if it can how much it will cost and wher could be done? Thank you Your costumer Doroteo Honovich


Why is there vibration when braking and abs comes on?

The ABS motor is pulsating which is applying and releasing the brakes to avoid wheel lock-up. This is normal.


Is the brakes on a 1989 Chevy Cavalier computerized?

No. But if you mean do they have ABS, no.