For maximum stopping power on slick surfaces, ABS pumps the brakes for you. This allows your tires to almost, but not quite, skid. On standard and ABS-equipped vehicles, minor issues such as worn ...

When your anti-lock brake system is on the fritz, here's how to fix it.

If the vehicle ends up in a skid, the USFS suggested pumping the brakes gently or placing your foot firmly on the break and letting the anti-lock braking system pump the brakes for you.

You will feel the brakes pulse — this is normal. If your front wheels skid: Don't try to steer, take your foot off the gas and shift into neutral; As the wheels skid sideways, the vehicle will ...