What safety braking system became new on the 1986 Corvette?

Anti-lock brakes became new on the 1986 Corvette.

The 1986 model year added an anti-lock braking system to the C4 Corvette, helping prevent the wheels from locking during hard braking. By allowing the driver to retain steering control while braking forcefully, the system represented a significant safety improvement over conventional braking.

The 1986 Corvette was also important for other reasons. It marked the return of the convertible after a decade-long absence, and Chevrolet produced an Indianapolis 500 pace-car edition. The car continued to use the L98 350-cubic-inch V8, rated at 230 horsepower.

Anti-lock brakes are sometimes confused with later performance-brake technologies such as ceramic discs. Ceramic brakes concern brake construction and heat management; anti-lock braking is an electronic control system that modulates pressure during emergency stops.