Steinway Auto Repair centrally located in Astoria Queens provides top quality auto maintenance and service. We can troubleshoot, diagnose and correct the issue with your ABS light coming on.
Unfortunately, not too many people pay attention to their anti lock braking system (ABS) until the ABS light illuminates on the dashboard.
ABS stands for Anti Lock Braking System. This is a module in the car which works in conjunction with your brakes. When the ABS light illuminates on your dashboard, it is a signal to you that there is a problem with the Anti Lock Braking System.
What triggers the ABS light to come on and what should you do about it?
What does your anti-lock braking system (ABS) do?
Your Antilock Braking System (ABS) is very important to your safety. Anti-lock brakes work in concert with the regular braking system. This is important because when your brakes are applied suddenly the wheels can lock up and stop rotating, sending the car into a slide.
In older model cars that lacked ABS, drivers had to pump the brakes to control the slide. Today with ABS, in the event of a sudden stop the ABS automatically pumps the regular braking system at a greater frequency than a driver could, quickly freeing the wheels and allowing the driver to steer the car.
Here’s what a typical ABS module looks like in the internals of your car.
How does the ABS actually work?
If a wheel lock is detected by the sensor that monitors speed, a message is sent by the sensor to the controller, and the brake is automatically pumped up to 20 times per second, preventing the wheel from locking up, so the driver can retain control of the vehicle. The ABS is also tied to other systems like traction control, and other electronic controls to keep you safe.
Why does the ABS light come on?
ABS Control Module Malfunction
Malfunction in other systems
The ABS is turned off
Bad Hydraulic pumps
What should you do if the ABS light comes on?
How is the ABS fixed?
What is involved in service of your ABS?
From the above, it is clear that your ABS should be serviced and kept in working order. The first step in maintaining your ABS, is to have your brake fluid flushed and changed at regular intervals. At Steinway Auto Repair, our certified mechanics perform Brake Service in Queens that flushes and changes your brake fluid at the recommended intervals, to ensure that your brakes are properly maintained. Our Technicians inspect your brake pads, rotors, calipers, pins and recommend and perform any maintenance needed. Typically the brake fluid is flushed and changed whenever the brake pads are replaced. If the brake pads have lasted over 3 years or 50,000 miles, then the brake should be flushed and changed separately.
Secondly, our technicians inspect and clean the ABS sensors that monitor the wheel speed, which because of their location are exposed to dirt. These sensors need to be cleaned to ensure they keep functioning properly. We also inspect the seals and gaskets, processors and check the system voltage.
What happens if I neglect ABS service?
Neglecting to service your brakes at recommended intervals can damage your ABS, causing the sensor and computer unit to require repair which is very expensive. Inspection and service of your ABS should be performed by professional technicians. Our Brake Repair Service in Queens by ASE certified mechanics can keep your vehicle safe and your ABS functioning without any need for repair.
So, treat your brakes with care and have a professional inspect and service them at recommended intervals. Always remember to have your Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) inspected as part of your brake service. The sensors are particularly important since they can accumulate dirt from the road, which affects them working properly.
Need Your Cars ABS system fixed in Astoria, Queens, NY?
Steinway Auto Repair is centrally located in Astoria Queens, serving all locations in Queens, Manhattan, Long Island City, Bronx, and Brooklyn. We perform regular brake repair and service for thousands of customers each year, including inspection and service of your anti lock braking system (ABS).
Schedule Your Car’s ABS Repair Today!
If you are in the Astoria Queens area and need brake service or the ABS light is on in your car, then stop by Steinway Auto Repair,
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