ABS is a safety system estimated wheel slip and uses brake modulation to reduce braking power to regain rolling in the wheels. It is a method of pumping the brakes very quickly to allow the driver to maintain the ability to steer in a panic braking situation. It allows to maintain the contact between wheel and road and avoid skidding and wheel locking. It also improves the control of a vehicle and decreases the stopping distance on a dry and slippy surface. Let us have a deep insight into the pros and cons of ABS in this article.
Advantages of ABS :
- With the use of ABS stops the car at a shorter distance than the conventional brakes.
- Prevents the wheels from locking up hence avoids uneven tyre wear.
- Increases control.
- Enables the possibility of a traction control system.
- Better braking performance under most conditions.
- ABS offers more safety
- Significantly reduced risk of skidding while braking.
- Makes better use of the brake pads and brake disc.
- ABS allows you to steer your car around objects if any as you still have grip on the wheels under intense braking.
Disadvantages of ABS :
- Inconsistent stopping distances on various surfaces under variable conditions.
- Under generally poor road conditions, ABS braking increases stopping distance.
- Experienced drivers can often brake better manually than with ABS brakes.
- More expensive to repair and maintain.
- Increases the cost of the vehicle.
- Involves the use of an extra sensor and a controller which increases the complexity.
- On concrete roads, the ABS vehicle stopping distance might be needed more.