What does BAS mean in cars?
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BAS in cars stands for Brake Assist System, which can increase braking force during emergency braking by judging the driver's braking action (force and speed), thereby shortening the braking distance. The Brake Assist System includes Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) and Brake Assist (BA). There are two types of BAS: mechanical and electronically controlled. The mechanical BAS is slightly modified based on an ordinary brake booster. When the braking force is not strong, it acts as a booster. As the braking force increases, the pressure in the booster's pressure chamber rises, activating ABS. The electronically controlled BAS has a sensor on the brake booster that sends information about pedal travel and movement speed to the ABS controller. If the ABS controller determines it is an emergency brake, it opens the solenoid valve in the booster to increase the air pressure in the pressure chamber, providing sufficient assistance.