- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM or anti-skid braking system (ABS) is an automobile safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to maintain active contact with the road surface. According to driver inputs, while braking, It is used to preventing the wheels from locking up (ceasing rotation) and avoiding uncontrolled skidding. ABS is an automated system that uses the principles of threshold braking and cadence braking. Which were practiced by skillful drivers with previous generation braking systems. It works as much as a faster rate and with better control than many drivers could manage.ABS generally offers improved vehicle control and decreases stopping distances on dry and slippery surfaces; however, on loose gravel or snow-covered surfaces, ABS can significantly increase braking distance, although still improving vehicle steering control.
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| Over view of ABS 1) operating brake valve. 2) pressure control valve. 3) control unit. 4) brake cylinder. 5) speed sensor. |
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| Diagram of ABS |
- Electronic Braking Force Distribution (EBD)
It is a subsystem of ABS to control the braking force distribution to all drive wheels. Considering a car weight ratio to all wheels is that 70% for front end (hood) because the engine is placed there and 30% at the rear end (trunk). While applying a sudden brake that has no EBD system the braking force distribution to all wheels is in a constant manner due to this after effects the vehicle will try to drift from the tack also due to high friction heat dissipation will increase tires will be burst. In the same manner, if it is provided the EBD system, the front end carries the most weight, and EBD distributes less braking pressure to the rear brakes. So rear break will not be locked up, as a result, maximize stopping power by doesn't lose any controls.ie, EBD the system which distributes braking force individually to all-wheel as per the weight, speed, and road condition.
So these ABS & EBD are controlled by a programmed electric controller which is (ECU) Electronic control unit or module. which is the brain of this braking system. By using these technology Braking stability will be controlled.
by hibeam | Tech Hub
