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Anti-Lock Brake & Stability Control Guide

This document discusses anti-lock brake systems (ABS), traction control, and stability control systems. It identifies 15 major components of ABS, including wheel speed sensors, ABS actuators, accumulators, and hydraulic circuits. It also describes the purpose and basic operation of ABS, traction control, and stability control systems, including preventing wheel lockup during braking and preventing wheel spin during acceleration. The learning objectives are to understand these systems, diagnose problems, and perform repairs.

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Anti-Lock Brake & Stability Control Guide

This document discusses anti-lock brake systems (ABS), traction control, and stability control systems. It identifies 15 major components of ABS, including wheel speed sensors, ABS actuators, accumulators, and hydraulic circuits. It also describes the purpose and basic operation of ABS, traction control, and stability control systems, including preventing wheel lockup during braking and preventing wheel spin during acceleration. The learning objectives are to understand these systems, diagnose problems, and perform repairs.

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Modern Automotive

Technology
Chapter 73
Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction
Control, and Stability Control
Learning Objectives
z Identify the major parts of a typical anti-lock
brake system.
z Describe the operation of anti-lock brake systems.
z Compare anti-lock brake design variations.
z Diagnose problems in anti-lock brake systems.
z Repair anti-lock brake systems.
z Describe the purpose and operation of traction
control and stability control systems.
z Diagnose and repair traction control and stability
control systems.
Anti-Lock Brake System
Chapter 73
1. Wheel Speed Sensors are magnetic
pickups for detecting the rotating
speed of each tire and wheel
assembly.

2. The ABS Actuator regulates the fluid


pressure applied to each wheel brake
assembly during periods of hard
braking.
Wheel Speed
Sensor
Wheel Speed Sensor

If applicable, use a non-magnetic (brass)


feeler gauge to check the air gap
ABS Accumulator
Chapter 73
3. Dump Mode is when the ABS releases
hydraulic pressure to one or more of
the brake wheel cylinders or calipers.

4. The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)


measures how far the driver has
pressed down on the gas pedal to
control engine power output.
Dump Mode
TPS
AC Signal
Chapter 73
5. An Integrated ABS combines the power
booster, master cylinder, and
modulator units into one assembly.

6. The Stability Control System prevents


the wheels from spinning under hard
acceleration and also prevents
skidding
Integrated ABS Unit
Stability Control
System Inputs
Chapter 73
7. The Traction Control System prevents
the vehicle’s wheels from spinning and
losing traction under hard
acceleration.

8. ABS systems use Pressure Switches to


monitor system pressure and controls
operation of electric motor for
hydraulic pump.
Traction Control
AC Signal

Traction control systems use the ABS system to limit power to


the drive wheels to prevent wheel spin under acceleration.
Pressure Switch
Chapter 73
9. An Accumulator is a chamber
c for
storing fluid under high pressure.

10. A Fluid Reservoir is a container for


holding an extra supply of brake fluid.

11. An AC (Alternating Current) Signal is


used by the anti-lock brake system
computer to check for tire skid.
ABS System Parts
Sensor Signal
Frequency
Chapter 73
12. A Sensor Rotor is a toothed ring that
rotates with the wheel hub.

13. Reapply Mode refers to when the ABS


applies hydraulic pressure to one or
more of the wheel brake assemblies.
Sensor Rotor
AC Signal
Reapply Mode
Chapter 73
14. An ABS Channel is a separate
hydraulic circuit that feeds out to one
or more wheel cylinders or caliper
pistons.

15. Oversteer occurs when rear tires lose


adhesion with the road surface and
slide sideways.
ABS Hydraulic Circuits
Oversteer
Understeer
Learning Objectives
z Identify the major parts of a typical anti-lock
brake system.
z Describe the operation of anti-lock brake systems.
z Compare anti-lock brake design variations.
z Diagnose problems in anti-lock brake systems.
z Repair anti-lock brake systems.
z Describe the purpose and operation of traction
control and stability control systems.
z Diagnose and repair traction control and stability
control systems.

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