Circuit/System Description

The brake booster vacuum sensor measures the vacuum in the brake booster assembly. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) supplies a 5 V reference and a low reference circuit to the brake booster vacuum sensor. The vacuum sensor supplies a voltage signal in relation to the pressure in the brake booster to the EBCM. When the vacuum within the system drops, the EBCM turns ON the vacuum pump by providing ground to the vacuum pump relay. The relay activates and supplies voltage to the brake booster pump motor.