Design and Implementation of A Safety Unit to Prevent Leakage in the Anti-Lock Brake System

Abstract

Skidding and instability are the common problems during braking in conventional vehicles. Antilock brake system (ABS) is one of the most important security systems in modern vehicles because it prevents locking up wheels which, leads to increase vehicles’ steerability and stability, decrease stopping distance and stopping time as well as it reduces the erosion between road and  tires. A vehicle’s ABS control module is always designed to notify the driver with a warning light if there is a fault in the system. The most common ABS problems occur when sensors become contaminated with debris or metal shavings and when sensor wiring becomes damaged, resulting in intermittent or no continuity. In hard working or highly corrosive environments, if serious brake system neglect, brake fluid can become contaminated or leak, the hydraulic control unit fails to functionas a consequences well as the braking performance will be affected; reducing the braking force and increasing braking distance.