What is the ABS block

The ABS block and road safety

Since January 1, 2003, it is mandatory to have an ABS block installed on every car. In case of emergency braking, the ABS block ensures that the driver retains control of his car. Indeed, the locking of the wheels in such a situation would make it slip on the road.

Focus on the ABS system

Before talking about the ABS block, it is necessary to identify the entire ABS system. We distinguish for the Audi R8 vehicle ...

• The ABS block: what are the elements that make it up? This is what we will discover ...
• The wheel speed sensors: there are 2 types, namely the active sensors operating through electronics, which are supplied via a voltage determined by the ABS computer and inductive sensors.
• The magnetic targets: they modify the output signal, which takes the appearance of a square signal of variable frequency.

The ABS block

In an ABS block of the Audi R8 vehicle, we distinguish in particular:

The hydraulic unit

Here are some of the elements that make it up...

• Electronic brake distribution, which has an additional role managed by the ECU.
• Solenoid valves that regulate the brake pressure for each wheel.
• Pressure accumulators, which are none other than pressurized gas reservoirs that can hold a variable volume of a pressurized liquid.

The ECU

It informs the driver of a malfunction by lighting a light on the dashboard.

The motor driving a hydraulic pump

It uses the oil flow that is pushed into the hydraulic system by a hydraulic pump and transforms it by a rotary motion to drive another device such as for example the differential or the wheel, etc.

How to replace Audi R8 ABS block

What are the symptoms of a faulty ABS block?

It manifests itself most of the time as a result of... The ABS light is on your dashboard or an ABS sensor is out of order.

What does Diag-Engine.co.uk offer?

Diag-Engine is a company known for its expertise in Audi R8 ABS blocks and others. Therefore, you will not be able to buy new ABS blocks from Diag-Engine.

Concretely...

As soon as we receive your part, we will take care of its replacement and ship it to you 2 days later.

The method of operation is very simple: you choose the make corresponding to your car, then the model and then the name of the manufacturer of the ABS block that corresponds to it. Then all you have to do is order and send us your malfunctioning ABS block.

Do you have a doubt? Give us a call and we'll help.

The address you can send it to is visible in the footer of the site.

Customer Reviews

• The installation of my ABS block was done by my garage owner! I hope that the repair will be durable even if it is guaranteed for life!
• I do not usually leave a comment when making a purchase, but there, I am very eager to do so I am happy for my ABS block Audi R8: 5 stars thank you!
• Thank you for your fast and efficient service.The ABS indicator lit disappeared. The technical control could be favorable.

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