1.   Although most passengers picking up a rental car at an airport are in a tearing hurry, they should ask whether the vehicle has an antilocking brake system.

2.   Although there are several combinations of brake systems, they all basically work the same.

3.   Antilock brake systems and first- and second-generation airbags have become standard, even for passengers.

4.   Because these things tend to give out at the same time, I had new metal put in my brake system the same week.

5.   A generally less expensive safety feature is the antilock brake system, which remains optional equipment on about half of all car models.

6.   A mechanic must know computers, electronics, hydraulics, brake systems, transmissions, fuel injection, turbochargers and superchargers and carburetors.

7.   ABS is a brake system and is not going to help you with traction the way a traction control system would help.

8.   All brake systems also must have a way to move the shoes or rotors against the drum or disk.

9.   But the rear brake system had to be re-engineered because of brake noise, prompting a delay.

10.   But the misunderstood brake system is also causing headaches for the truckers.