Traction Control: Anti-Lock: Description

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to prevent wheel lock-up during hard braking. This allows driver to maintain control of vehicle under severe braking conditions. System consists of ABS control unit, wheel sensors, gear pulsers, ABS modulator unit (ABS pump, pump motor, inlet and outlet solenoid valves, reservoir and damping chamber), warning light, master cylinder, power booster assembly, fail-safe relay and connecting wiring. See Fig 1.

NOTE: For more information on brake system, see appropriate DISC article.

Fig 1: Locating ABS Components

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

CAUTION: See ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS article in GENERAL INFORMATION.