Is it compatible to fit and operate an electromagnetic retarder on a truck that has an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

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DentroTest · Accepted Answer

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electromagnetic retarders are perfectly compatible in heavy vehicles. Retarders act on the transmission by means of eddy currents to hold the vehicle back without wearing the service brakes, and can be operated manually by means of a graduated lever or automatically by lightly pressing the brake pedal. Modern electronic management coordinates both systems: if the ABS detects loss of grip or risk of locking on the drive wheels while the retarder is active, the system immediately deactivates or modulates the electromagnetic retention to preserve the stability of the vehicle's path. For this reason, the option that denies compatibility or claims that they are prohibited on trucks is completely wrong.

Is it compatible to fit and operate an electromagnetic retarder on a truck that has an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

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