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ABS defined in simple terms - How is it different from CBS?

 "  ABS and CBS working mechanism and how it can save lives? " CBS: Combined Braking System Let's begin with CBS as it is easier to understand and the term itself is self explanatory.  CBS or the combined braking system is the name given to any braking system in two wheelers wherein if the rear brake is pressed the front brake gets applied automatically.  CBS was launched by Honda and different companies use it by different names. for eg: Suzuki prefers CBS but Yamaha named it UBS(Unified braking system) different names- works same the below diagram will help you understand the mechanism even with more ease: what's happening here: In CBS an equalizer is set up with the rear brakes. The operation of the right lever applies the brake on the front wheel only but when the left lever is pressed, the rear brakes are applied and in some ratio the front brakes are applied as well. The combined braking ratio is different for different companies. For instance whenever I ...

Tour of Darjeeling (the queen of hills) - a complete guide

Darjeeling Travel Blog ! a complete guide...  This entire blog is divided into 5   sections. Section 1: Ways to go. Section 2: When to go. Section 3: Where to stay. Section 4: Where to eat. Section 5: Which places to visit.   Section 1: Ways to go  (  जाने   के   तरीके  ) हवाई यात्रा  (by AIR) Nearest airport to Darjeeling is "Bagdogra" airport which is roughly naughty 69kms away from Darjeeling main city and will take you approx 3 hours to reach via cab. Shared cabs will charge around ₹600/person and ₹2400 for a reserved taxi. You will get the taxis just outside the airport or could book one from the prepaid taxi counter inside the airport. (Which generally run out of cabs)  रेलगाड़ी (by TRAIN) Nearest Railway station to Darjeeling is "New-Jalpaiguri" in Siliguri town which is roughly 71kms away from Darjeeling main city and will take you approx 3 hours to reach via cab. The cab fa...