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Braking Down Toyota's ABS System Las Vegas NV

By monitoring individual wheel speed and brake application, the electronic control unit can control brake lock up using the hydraulic modulator to regulate the pressure to the wheel that is about to lock.

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Braking Down Toyota's ABS System



By Bob Dowie
3/1/2004

Adapted from Bob Dowie's article in ImportCar



Since the brake system is considered such an integral contributor to a vehicle's safe operation, this article will take a look at maintaining and servicing the brakes and ABS system on the Toyota lineup of vehicles.

By now, you should have studied about the basic function of the anti-lock brake system. As the name implies, the system is responsible for preventing brake lock up. By monitoring individual wheel speed and brake application, the electronic control unit can control brake lock up using the hydraulic modulator to regulate the pressure to the wheel that is about to lock. Preventing this lock up increases the driver's control of the vehicle, providing the opportunity to avoid an accident. Like air bags, ABS has been embraced by both the consumer and insurance industry as a safety enhancement. Once available only on the high-end of the Toyota vehicle line, you will now find ABS throughout its lineup.

Brake System Review

For the ABS system to function as designed, it is critical that the basic brake system is in top condition. Good service practices are always important when performing brake service. On vehicles equipped with ABS, they become critical.

If there is a weak link in the brake and ABS system, it would be the brake fluid. Toyota, like all other car makers, recommends periodic brake fluid changes. If the shop you someday work at isn't suggesting brake fluid change...

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