How do I know if a car is fitted with ABS?

Morpheus · 10-02-2011 4:57pm #1

Stupid question to some of you maybe but ive an 3 door 1.5 petrol Almera S 2004 reg.

it has drum back brakes and disc front brakes.

how do i know or find out if it is fitted with ABS??? I thought it had ABS but not so sure now..... Id a small accident on saturday when i hit the brakes it just locked up there was no vibration (that I can recall) of the ABS hammering on and off and I am worried that i may have ABS and also have a problem with it...

biko · 10-02-2011 4:59pm

There will be a yellow ABS warning light when you start the car.
It goes out after a second or so with the other lights.

When you brake on slippery surface you should feel a pulsating sensation through the brake pedal.

mike65 · 10-02-2011 5:05pm

CiniO · 10-02-2011 5:06pm

Morphéus wrote: »

Stupid question to some of you maybe but ive an 3 door 1.5 petrol Almera S 2004 reg.

it has drum back brakes and disc front brakes.

how do i know or find out if it is fitted with ABS??? I thought it had ABS but not so sure now..... Id a small accident on saturday when i hit the brakes it just locked up there was no vibration (that I can recall) of the ABS hammering on and off and I am worried that i may have ABS and also have a problem with it...

Find a safe place, make sure there's no one behind you, and just slam on the brakes. If you feel vibration on your foot - then ABS is working properly.
If your car starts sliding, then your ABS is broken or your don't have it.

mickdw · 10-02-2011 5:08pm

Take it to an open area (wet surface if possible) and stand on the brakes. You will then know.

10-02-2011 5:09pm

The light is the easiest way to check, it's not always yellow. Of course it's not a great way as ABS may not be on some models even though there is a place for the light on the dash. Under bonnet check for ABS pump is a good way, it's a chunky yoke so easy to find.

Stand on the brake test if all else fails