Brake Booster Vacuum Assist Description and Operation
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| B19B | B19B Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor |
| B19C | B19C Brake Booster Vacuum Switch |
| K17 | K17 Electronic Brake Control Module |
| M9 | M9 Brake Booster Pump Motor |
In order to assure that vacuum is available to the vacuum brake booster, the car can contain a vacuum pump either in addition to the normal intake manifold vacuum source or as stand-alone. The pump provides negative pressure when the engine cannot properly accommodate the requirement, e.g. cold start, heavy throttle, high altitude and turbo pressure.
- Auxiliary Brake Booster Pump
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The auxiliary brake booster pump is a secondary vacuum supply to the brake booster to maintain sufficient vacuum needed for brake assist.
- Vacuum Brake Booster
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Uses source vacuum to decrease effort required by driver when applying the brake.
When brake system input force is applied, air at atmospheric pressure is admitted to the rear of both vacuum diaphragms, providing a decrease in brake pedal effort required. When input force is removed, vacuum replaces atmospheric pressure within the booster. - Vacuum Source
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Vacuum is supplied by engine vacuum or by the auxiliary brake booster pump.
- Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor Without J41
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The brake booster vacuum sensor is mounted on the vacuum brake booster and provides feedback to the electronic brake control module relative to the amount of vacuum available for the vacuum brake booster.
- Brake Booster Vacuum Switch With J41
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The low vacuum switch controls the 12 V to the relay coil in the brake vacuum assist pump. When more vacuum is needed the vacuum switch closes. The relay coil closes the relay contact and connects the electric motor to ground. The electric motor is fed with 12 V. When sufficient vacuum is reached the switch opens and the pump stops.