Vehicle ABS Service Near Plano, TX

Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to keep the wheels on your car, truck, minivan, or SUV from skidding or locking when you have to make an emergency stop or if you have challenging road or surface conditions that require a lot of braking. It is important to keep this system and all the others in your vehicle well maintained so they work properly when you need them. If you live in Carrollton, Garland, or Greenville, you can bring your vehicle to Premier Autos of Dallas for quality ABS Service, to keep yourself and others safe.

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How Does ABS Work?

Using high-pressure pumps and electronic sensors, under certain conditions, your ABS can measure the speed you are travelling, wheel slippage, and the braking force you apply. When a potential skid hazard is detected, the ABS rapidly pumps your brakes faster and more precisely than a human driver can accomplish.

ABS helps you maintain control of your vehicle when you have to suddenly stop or brake on slick surfaces by preventing your wheels from locking up. This allows you to keep control of steering and helps to maintain traction when stopping, rather than skidding. For some vehicles, the ABS may even decrease the stopping distance, though this is not their primary function.

What Does It Mean When the ABS Light Comes on?

When your ABS light comes on, it could be part of a routine system check that occurs when you first turn on your vehicle, or it could be some sort of alert relating to the ABS. This includes the following:

  • Mechanical problems outside of the ABS or brake system that can affect the ABS sensors or module like some kind of electrical problem or a problem with the battery.
  • Malfunction in the ABS computer module.
  • A broken or corroded ABS sensor.
  • Bad wheel bearing.
  • Dirty tone ring.

If My ABS Light Comes on, How Should I Respond?

Your response to your ABS light depends on when the light comes on.

  • Some vehicles have an amber brake light that functions as the ABS light.
  • If the brake light and the ABS light comes on, for many vehicles, this may mean your brake system may have a problem and may be unsafe to drive. Pull off the road and call for a tow and get the brakes checked out soon.
  • If the ABS light comes on while driving, it can mean that the ABS has stopped working. It may only be temporary, but if it stays on after the next startup, set up an appointment.
  • If the light comes on and stays on after a startup, it may mean that the self-test has detected a problem. Your brakes will likely still function, but the antilock system may not engage. Be careful if driving like this until you have the ABS checked out.

If you notice any of these circumstances, be sure to contact our service department at Premier Autos of Dallas to set up an appointment or schedule your appointment online before the problem gets worse or the vehicle becomes unsafe to drive.