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Brake Signal: Description and Operation

The Brake On Off (BOO) signal is received by the Electronic Control Assembly (ECA) when the brakes are APPLIED. The ECA uses this signal to modify the operation of the torque converter clutch (if equipped), A/C compressor (if equipped), and idle speed during periods of decel and idle with the brakes APPLIED.