Toyota Celica 1993 AT200 series Repair Manual page 584

BRAKE SYSTEM _ ANTI_LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
BR-69
A N T | - L O C K B R A K E S Y S T E M ( A B S )
D E S C R I P T I O N
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This ABS is a brake system which controls the brake cylinder hydraulic pr€ssure of all 4 wheels
during sudden braking and braking on slippery road surfaces, preventing the wheels from locking.
This ABS provides tho following benefits:
(1) Enables stsoring round an obstacle with a graater degree of certainty even when panic
b r a k i n g .
(2) Enables stopping in a panic brake while keeping the effect upon stability and steerability to
a m i n i m u m , € v e n o n c u r v e s .
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Th6 function of the ABS is to help maintain directional stability and vehicle steerability on most
road conditions. However, the syst€m cannot prevent the vehicle from skidding if the cornering
s p e e d l i m i t i s e x c e e d e d .
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The ABS has a deceleration sensor for super strut type front suspension mode['
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In case a malfunction occurs, a diagnosis function and fail-safe system havo boen adopt€d for
lh€ ABS to increaso serviceability.