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How to Spot a Car's Anti-Lock Brake Control Module

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Anti-lock brakes can increase a car's safety. When your auto begins to skid due to water or ice, this onboard computer sends a signal to the wheels to spin slightly. The brains of this system are the control module, which regulates how much each wheel spins during braking.

From Quick Guide: ABS Brakes Guide
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Place your car on a hydraulic lift. Raise it high enough that you can get underneath.

  2. Step 2

    Locate the car's rear axle. The control module for the anti-lock brake system is located near the rear axle on most models of car. You'll know you have found the rear axle when you see a tube running from wheel to wheel in the rear of your car.

  3. Step 3

    Look behind each wheel on the right and left and locate the brake system. The brakes will be directly linked between the axle and the wheel and normally consist of a metallic disc and a clamping system.

  4. Step 4

    Find the wiring that runs from the brakes. You'll also see your car's brakeline running out of the brakes. You will know the anti-lock brake wires because they will be thin electrical wiring, not plastic tubing.

  5. Step 5

    Follow the wires until you find a small box tucked into the car's frame. You may need to use a flashlight, depending on the model of the car. This box will have several wires running from it.

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