Abstract—Antilock Breaking System (ABS) is used in advanced automobiles to prevent slip and locking of wheel after brakes applied. It is automobile safety system, the controller is provided to control the necessary torque to maintain optimum slip ration. The slip ration denote in terms of vehicle speed and wheel rotation. It’s an automated system that run on principles of threshold braking and cadence braking which were practiced by skillful drivers with previous generation braking system. It response time is very faster so that makes easy steering for the driver. ABS generally offer advanced vehicle control and minimize the stopping distance in slippery and dry surface, conversely on loose surface like gravel or snow covered pavement, ABS can significantly increase braking distance, although still improving vehicle control.

Index Terms—ABS, Antilock Brakes, Antilock Breaking system, Safety, Slip Factor, Advance Braking System, Vehicle Stability Control, Electrical Control Unit (ECU)

Cite: Sahil Jitesh, "Antilock Braking System (ABS)," International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research, Vol.3, No.4, pp. 253-259, October 2014.