Chevy Impala Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System Parts

Just like a number of other engineering solutions commonly exploited by the automotive industry these days, anti-lock brakes came from aviation. First mechanical ABS systems started to appear with the beginning of the jet era, after World War II. The first machine to use electronic anti-lock brakes, the prototype of all modern ABS, was the famous Concorde – the world’s first supersonic passenger jet. In the automotive world, the modern anti-lock brakes appeared in the 1970s. They have become part of the standard equipment of almost all automobiles, including the Chevy Impala.

The function of the ABS is to keep the tires rotating when braking regardless of the road surface condition and driver’s efforts on the brake pedal. The system uses sensors that constantly monitor whether the given wheel rotates or not. Once a blocked wheel is detected, the system sends the signal to the control module which in turn opens a valve to release pressure from the given section of the brake system. When the tire restores its grip, the valve closes, and the pump immediately compensates the lost pressure. Today, the ABS is a vital part of your car. If you need some replacements, you can find them in our online catalog of Chevy Impala anti-lock brake systems parts.