Section 10 (Anti-Lock Brake System (Fwd)): Description
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The Teves 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System is designed to prevent wheel lock-up during heavy braking. This allows driver to maintain steering control while stopping vehicle to stop in shortest distance.
Major component parts of system include: pump motor assembly, hydraulic accumulator, pressure switch, fluid reservoir with integral filter, 4 wheel speed sensors, valve block assembly, fluid level sensor, Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), hydraulic booster/master cylinder assembly, and "BRAKE" and "ANTI-LOCK" warning lights. See Figure .