What Causes the Car to Jerk When Braking?
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It is normal for a car to jerk when braking hard, as this is the ABS system in action. If the car jerks when not braking hard, it may be due to uneven surfaces on the brake discs. Below is an introduction to ABS: 1. ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System: ABS is installed to address the issue of wheel lock-up during braking. Its working principle involves a rapid cycle of braking and releasing, but ABS operates much faster than manual control. Cars equipped with ABS can effectively maintain wheel rotation without locking up, significantly improving vehicle stability during braking and braking performance on poor road conditions. 2. Origin: If the wheels lock up, the car may skid and lose control, making it impossible for the driver to steer or slow down the vehicle. Therefore, engineers developed the ABS to prevent wheel lock-up during emergency braking.