What is the purpose of the ABS block?

Vehicle stability with the ABS block

Since 2003, the Highway Code has mandated that every vehicle must have a functioning ABS block. The ABS block regulates the intensity of deceleration of each wheel by adapting the level of pressure exerted. Because too much pressure can cause the wheels to come to a complete stop.

A valuable aid: the ABS system

Before explaining the ABS block in detail, it is necessary to understand the ABS system completely. There are for the Mercedes A-Class car manufacturer ...

• Magnetic targets: they are represented as a succession of north and south poles. The alternation of the poles varies the output signal.
• The wheel speed sensors: each of the sensors is placed in front of a target, namely a notched wheel that is also called phonic wheel.
• The ABS block: what are the elements that compose it? Let's see it in more detail below ...

The ABS block

In an ABS block of the Mercedes A-Class car, we distinguish in particular...

The computer

It receives the signal emanating from the brake pedal.

The hydraulic motor

It transfers the hydraulic energy into mechanical energy.

The hydraulic power unit

• Pressure accumulators, which are nothing more than pressurized gas tanks used to provide a large flow rate for a fairly short time.
• Solenoid valves with a presence of ABS regulation on the rear wheels.
• The electronic distributor that shades the pressure on the rear wheels.

The Mercedes A-Class ABS block reconditioning

How to recognize an ABS block HS.

This manifests itself most of the time following... The car lacks stability in wet driving conditions or an electrical problem.

What are the services of Diag-Engine.fr?

Diag-Engine is a company located in the department of Eure and is an expert in the replacement of the ABS block of the Mercedes A-Class and others. Please note that Diag-Engine does not offer new ABS blocks.

What is the procedure to follow?

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

You need to know the reference of your malfunctioning ABS block in order to request its repair. Then all you have to do is pay for the part in your cart after choosing the make and model of car you own. Finally, send your failed ABS block to the indicated address immediately afterwards.

The address to which you can send it to us is indicated in the footer of the site.

Don't worry, if you have any doubts regarding the choice of the ABS block, you just have to ask us so that we can communicate it.

Some customer reviews

• The Abs block is now reassembled and the brakes are working like before!
• I sent my ABS block to Diag-Engine and all the follow-up and service were on point, from the contact to the repair and from the delay to the delivery.
• The garage owner gave me a 1300 € estimate to replace my ABS block. With Diag-Engine, I got it for only 380 €. Phew thank you !

Diag-Engine is at your disposal from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.