What to do when ABS intervention fails to stop the car?
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Here are the solutions for when the ABS intervention fails to stop the car: 1. Slam on the brakes. The ABS should prevent wheel skidding, and you may feel the brake pedal vibrate and hear a clicking sound—this is normal. Do not pump the brakes (this will deactivate the ABS). Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal and maintain steering to ensure the four-wheel ABS works properly. 2. In light trucks equipped with rear-wheel anti-lock brakes, the front wheels can still lock up like traditional brakes. If the front wheels lock, release the brake pedal with enough pressure to allow the front wheels to roll again for steering. The anti-lock braking system includes a warning light to alert the driver when a system fault is detected. 3. If the indicator light comes on while driving, the ABS system will be disabled, and the system will revert to standard non-ABS braking operation. Although you can still drive the car using standard brakes, it should be repaired as soon as possible.