How ABS works

ABS and vehicle control

It's not always known, but anti-lock braking has been around since 1920 in the airline industry to prevent airplanes from skidding on landing. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an emergency braking assistance.It allows you to keep control of the car by preventing the wheels from locking.

A valuable aid: the ABS system

The ABS block is an accessory to the overall ABS system. There are for the Mercedes GL car ...

• The ABS block: how is it composed? This is what we will find out ...
• The wheel speed sensors: there are 2 types, namely the active sensors operating through electronics, which are supplied via a voltage defined by the ABS computer and passive sensors.
• The magnetic targets: they modify the output signal which is in the form of a square signal of variable frequency.

The ABS block

Various elements of the ABS block of the Mercedes GL car to know including:

The hydraulic unit

It is made up of various elements including...

• A hydraulic pump whose delivery causes the vibrations felt at the pedal.
• Solenoid valves of which each wheel has an intake solenoid valve and an exhaust solenoid valve.
• The electronic splitter that shades the pressure on the rear wheels.

The hydraulic motor

It transfers the hydraulic energy into mechanical energy.

The ECU

Each time a wheel locks, it controls the solenoid valves and the hydraulic pump.

The Mercedes GL ABS block replacement

How to tell if an ABS block is defective.

This is most often manifested as a result of... The car is unstable on icy road, brake pressure regulation is not working normally.

What are the services of Diag-Engine.co.uk?

Diag-Engine is a company known for its expertise in Mercedes GL car parts and others. It is important to understand that Diag-Engine does not offer new ABS blocks.

How to proceed?

2 days are needed for your ABS block to be repaired and shipped to the address you specified.

Go to the Diag-Engine.co.uk store to choose the make and model of your car. Compare the reference with the one of your ABS block. Then place your order to make your payment. As soon as possible, send us to the address that appears on the order form your defective part.

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

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