ABS stands for anti-lock brake system or anti-lock braking system. It helps keep a car's brakes from locking up, even on slippery surfaces.

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Thankfully, the invention of ABS has made these practices mostly redundant. But what does ABS stand for? Those three letters are a contraction of Anti-lock Braking System (otherwise known as Anti-Lock ...

The mechanic told me that the ABS system was removed by the previous owner so the brakes are directly connected without the ABS. What is ABS and how does it help the car to brake?

I have warning lights on my 2018 Hyundai i30's dash. I have a picture of a swerving car and the letters ABS. Does this mean the transmission? The ABS warning is for a problem with the anti-lock ...

We've got you covered. A primitive version of ABS was first implemented on the 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116, as Daimler AG — which owns the brand Mercedes-Benz — recounts in an official blog.

While cars and motorcycles are pretty different, they do share some common features. One of those is ABS, which has a different purpose on motorcycles.