KYMCO AK 550, Service Manual

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10..Brake System
AK 550
Introduction to KYMCO Anti-Lock Brake
System
ABS is designed to help prevent the wheels from locking up when the brakes are
applied hard while running straight. The ABS automatically regulates brake force.
Intermittently gaining gripping force and braking force helps prevent wheel
lock-up and allows stable steering control while stopping.
Brake control function is identical to that of conventional vehicle. The brake lever
is used for the front brake and rear brake.
Although the ABS provides stability while stopping by preventing wheel lock-up,
remember the following characteristics:
o
ABS can not compensate for adverse road conditions, misjudgment or
improper application of brakes. You must take the same care as with
vehicle not equipped with ABS.
o
ABS isn't designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose, uneven or
downhill surfaces, the stopping distance of a vehicle with ABS may be
longer than that of an equivalent vehicle without ABS. Use special caution
in such areas.
o
ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up when braking in straight line but it
cannot control wheel slip which may be caused by braking during cornering.
When turning a corner, it is better to limit braking to a light application of
both brakes or not to brake at all. Reduce your speed before you get into
the corner.
o
The computers integrated in the ABS compare vehicle speed with wheel
speed. Since non-recommended tires can affect wheel speed, they may
confuse the sensors resulting in extended braking distance.
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