antilock brake

British

/ ˈæntɪˌlɒk /

noun

Also called: ABS brake. a brake fitted to some road vehicles that prevents skidding and improves control by sensing and compensating for overbraking

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The antilock brake warning light could come on, and they could smell something burning or melting, or see smoke coming from the engine compartment.

From Washington Times • Feb. 8, 2022

This time the problem is contamination in the antilock brake control module that can cause an electrical short.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2022

Safety: Standard equipment includes front and rear ventilated disc brakes; four-wheel antilock brake protection; emergency braking assistance; automatic brake drying; traction and stability control.

From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2015

If so, the cap may lead to a brake fluid leak and harm a part of the antilock brake system, possibly triggering melding, smoke or fire.

From Reuters • Jan. 11, 2012

The Delco Maraine division has cut 70% from the cost of manufacturing antilock brake systems.

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