Honda is a leader in vehicle performance and safety, and the braking system is the key to both. The technology behind Honda’s braking systems enables drivers to have confidence in their vehicles’ stopping power and helps keep them out of harm’s way.
Honda vehicles feature top-of-the-line antilock braking systems (or ABS) designed to prevent wheel lockup under hard braking. ABS monitors the speed of the wheels during braking and prevents them from locking up, which can cause skids or loss of vehicle control. Additionally, Honda vehicles feature electronic brake force distribution (EBD) systems, which automatically adjust brake pressure while braking to ensure the greatest stopping power is directed to each wheel. This helps to ensure that in an emergency situation, the vehicle brakes will be engaged evenly and effectively, no matter what the terrain or road conditions are.
Honda vehicles also feature brake assist systems, which monitor the speed and force of the driver’s foot on the brake pedal and will apply maximum brake pressure if it detects an emergency situation. This helps to eliminate the need for drivers to manually apply pressure to the brake pedal in an emergency situation, helping make sure the vehicle comes to a stop quickly and safely.
Finally, Honda vehicles have also incorporated a driver-selectable traction control system. This system monitors tire slip and will restrict engine power when it detects an excessive amount of wheelspin. This helps to give drivers better control of the vehicle when taking sharp turns or accelerating from a stop, and is especially useful in slippery conditions.
Honda vehicles are engineered for performance and safety, and the technology behind the braking systems plays a key role in both. The ABS, EBD, Brake Assist and Traction Control features all come together to create a superior braking system that can help drivers feel more confident that their vehicle will respond quickly and safely in any given situation.
