06/01/2026
1. ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
→ An electromagnetic or Hall-effect sensor that monitors the rotational speed of each wheel and sends this data to the ABS module.
2. ABS Sensor Ring
→ A toothed metal ring mounted to the rotating wheel hub, which the speed sensor reads to detect rotational pulses.
3. ABS Control Module
→ The electronic brain of the antilock braking system that processes sensor data and decides when to activate the hydraulic unit to prevent wheel lockup.
4. Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
→ A complex assembly of valves and pumps that regulates brake fluid pressure to individual wheels during ABS or stability control activation.
5. Brake Pressure Sensor
→ A transducer that measures the hydraulic pressure within the brake lines, providing critical feedback to the stability and brake control systems.
6. ABS Wiring Harness
→ The electrical conduit that carries power and critical communication signals between the wheel sensors, HCU, and the control module.
7. Brake Light Switch
→ An electrical switch, typically activated by the brake pedal, that signals the vehicle to illuminate the rear brake lights.
8. Stop Lamp Switch
→ A secondary or integrated switch that often communicates with the engine management and cruise control systems when the brakes are applied.
9. Brake Proportioning Valve
→ A hydraulic component that manages the distribution of braking force between the front and rear wheels to prevent rear-wheel lockup under heavy braking.
10. Residual Pressure Valve
→ A valve designed to maintain a small amount of pressure in the brake lines to keep seals expanded and prevent air from entering the system.
11. Bleeder Screw
→ A threaded port located on calipers or wheel cylinders that allows for the evacuation of trapped air during the brake bleeding process.
12. Brake Line (steel)
→ Rigid metal tubing engineered to safely transport high-pressure brake fluid from the master cylinder to the various braking components.
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