Electronic Brake Control Module: Description and Operation
Anti-Lock Brake Control ModuleNOTE: The anti-lock brake control module is 4x2 and 4x4 specific. Do not interchange modules.
The anti-lock brake control module is mounted to the HCU.
It is an on-board diagnostic, non-repairable unit consisting of two microprocessors and the necessary circuitry for their operation. The anti-lock brake control module monitors system operation during normal driving as well as during anti-lock braking.
Anti-lock brake module operation is as follows:
^ Under normal driving conditions, the microprocessor produces short test pulses to the solenoid valves that check the electrical system without any mechanical reaction.
^ Impending wheel lock conditions trigger signals from the anti-lock brake control module that open and close the appropriate solenoid valves. This results in moderate pulsations in the brake pedal
^ The anti-lock brake module used in 4x4 application includes a G-sensor. It detects vehicle movements during a brake lockup event that is transferred to other wheels through the powertrain.
During normal braking, the brake pedal feel will be identical to a standard brake system.
Most faults that occur in the anti-lock brake system will be stored as a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in the keep-alive memory of the anti-lock brake control module. The DTCs can be retrieved by following the on-board diagnostic procedures.