ADT37156 Blue Print ABS Sensor

This ABS Sensor from Blue Print (MPN: ADT37156) plays a vital role in maintaining vehicle stability by accurately detecting wheel speed and sending signals to the Electronic Control Unit. Used primarily in passenger cars and light trucks, it offers improved safety features such as enhanced traction control, reduced stopping distances, and minimized brake wear. ABS sensors are electromagnetic devices that monitor wheel rotational speed and report this data to the vehicle’s ABS control module. Typically mounted near each wheel hub and brake rotor, they utilize a toothed reluctor ring or magnetic encoder to generate an AC voltage signal proportional to wheel speed. Sensor output is critical for ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control system functionality, enabling precise determination of wheel slip and imminent lockup. These sensors are commonly inductive, Hall-effect, or magnetoresistive, each offering varying sensitivity and temperature range characteristics. Signal integrity is maintained through shielded wiring and robust mounting to minimize interference and ensure accurate readings.