Anti-lock braking system for commercial vehicles

  • Date
    26 January - 1 February 1981
  • Description
    In Rovaniemi, Finland, Daimler-Benz presents to the international press an anti-lock braking system for commercial vehicles, jointly developed with brake manufacturer WABCO. The system is offered as a world first initially for heavy-duty trucks and the O 303 touring coach.
  • Caption
    Mercedes-Benz and brake manufacturer Wabco present an anti-lock braking system for commercial vehicles ready for production in 1981. Among the ABS components are the electronic controller with four microcomputers, a pole wheel and sensor for four wheels and four magnetic control valves.
  • Info
    press kit 1981
  • Caption
    Mercedes-Benz NG Truck with and without ABS
  • Info
    Additional picture number: C29311 press kit 1979/1980
  • Caption
    Mercedes-Benz O 303 Bus with and without ABS
  • Info
    Additional picture number: C29310 press kit 1979/1980
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