How does an ABS block work?

Why is the ABS block useful?

For the record, the ABS system has been around since 1920 in the aviation industry: it was necessary to prevent airplanes from skidding on landing. The principle of the ABS system is recognized as essential for road safety because it simply prevents the wheels from locking when the driver abruptly presses the brake.

The ABS system to prevent wheel lockup

The ABS block is an accessory of the overall ABS system. We distinguish for the brand Opel Corsa ...

• The magnetic targets: they generate signals read by the sensors, which transmit these signals to the ABS computer.
• The ABS block: let's see precisely the elements that make it up below...
• The wheel speed sensors: there are 2 types, the active sensors operating through electronics, which are supplied via a voltage defined by the ABS computer and inductive sensors.

The ABS block

The ABS block of the Opel Corsa brand is made up of the following elements in particular...

The ECU

As soon as a wheel tends to lock, it controls the solenoid valves and the hydraulic pump.

The hydraulic unit

• Solenoid valves that control the braking pressure for each wheel.
• A hydraulic pump whose delivery causes the pulsations felt on the pedal.
• The electronic brake force distribution, which has an additional role managed by the ECU.

The motor driving a hydraulic pump

It transfers hydraulic energy into mechanical energy.

The Opel Corsa ABS unit replacement

How to recognize an ABS unit failure?

Most of the time, it is one or the other reason: The car is unstable on wet roads or the brake pressure regulation is not working normally.

What does Diag-Engine offer?

Diag-Engine is a company that is known for its expertise in Opel Corsa and other car parts. It is important to understand that Diag-Engine does not sell new ABS blocks.

Concretely...

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

You need to locate the part number of your malfunctioning ABS block in order to request its repair. Then, all you have to do is pay for the part in your shopping cart after choosing the make and model of the car you want. Thus, send us your malfunctioning ABS block as soon as possible.

Do you have any doubt? Write to us and we will assist you.

The address to which you need to send it is listed in the footer.

Some customer reviews

• The Abs block is now reassembled and the brakes work like they used to!
• When I received the ABS block for my Opel Corsa , I mounted the part myself. I was afraid to turn the ignition key, but...hallelujah! No more ringing!.
• Thank you for your fast and efficient service. the ABS light on disappeared. The CT may have been favorable.

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