What is ABS?
ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System. It is a safety system that prevents wheels from locking up during emergency braking. This helps reduce the overall braking distance and allows the drive to maintain more control. The concept of an anti-lock braking system is nearly 100 year olds. The first modern system was introduced in 1971.
Components
The anti-lock braking system is made up of four key components which allow the system to work
Controller
The controller monitors the information related to wheel speed and engages the ABS modulator and valves when a traction loss event is detected.
Pump
The pump is used to restore hydraulic force, after the valves have been activated. When the ABS system detects a wheel traction loss condition is detected, the hydraulic brake pressure input from the driver is released. The pump then applies a calculated amount of force, as directed by the ABS Controller. This allows for the modulation in braking force and reduces wheel slipping
Speed Sensor
Speed sensors monitor the acceleration or deceleration of one or more wheels. Depending on the specific set up there may be between 1 and 4 wheel speed sensors. A sensor mounted at each wheel is what is used on late model vehicles.
Sensors on the drive wheels are also used by traction control systems to prevent wheel slippage during acceleration
Valves
Valves are used to control the follow of hydraulic fluid through the ABS system. Most systems have three position. Position one allows the brake system to work completely under the input of the drive. Position two isolates the driver input, to limit braking force from rising, should the drive press harder on the brake pedal. Position three the valve release some of the pressure from the braking system.
How do I know I my ABS serviced?
The most common symptoms you will experience when your ABS system needs work are:
How much will it cost?
Diagnostic services are preformed to find the cause of an issue. Depending on the system that is being worked on the complexity man vary.
When preforming diagnostic services we estimate the amount of time it will it take.
This will be presented to you as an estimate, prior to any work being performed.
What's Included
We will accurately diagnose issues with your ABS and repair and replace any faulty components.
How It Works
- Get a quote online or set-up a time to have your vehicle looked at.
- Pick time slots that work for you, easily, online.
- We will confirm appointments and send reminders.
- Our mechanics bring everything that is needed to you.
- All you have to do is provided a safe area for the work to be performed.
What we need from you
- A safe place to work on your vehicle
- No working on the side of busy roads
- No working on unstable or steep surfaces.
- We do not perform repairs during severe weather.
- Authorization from a property owner or management.
- Repair work done in a parking lot or at your requires permission.
- We do not do repairs in areas restricted by law.
Common Questions
Service Area
Our primary service area is greater Grand Rapids and includes Comstock Park, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, and Wyoming
Our secondary service area is provided by our Belding location and includes: Belding, Greenville, Ionia and the sorrounding areas.
Contact us if you have any questions about where we provide services.
