Integrated Power Brake Control Module
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rear right brake outlet port |
| 2 | Reservoir |
| 3 | Front left brake outlet port |
| 4 | Front right brake outlet port |
| 5 | Rear left brake outlet port |
| 6 | Input rod |
| 7 | Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) |
| 8 | Pedal feel simulator |
| 9 | Integrated Power Brake control module |
The Integrated Power Brake control module uses the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) to modulate hydraulic pressure to the individual wheel brakes to control the brake functions.
The Integrated Power Brake controls the speed of all road wheels to make sure optimum wheel slip when braking at the adhesion limit. This prevents the wheels from locking in order to retain effective steering control of the vehicle.
The brake pressure is modulated separately for each wheel in order to maintain vehicle stability.
When required, the Integrated Power Brake actively intervenes and operates the HCU during braking or vehicle maneuvers to correct the vehicle attitude, stability, traction or speed. During incidents of vehicle correction, the Integrated Power Brake control module may also request the PCM to control engine power in order to further stabilize and correct the vehicle.
For additional information, Refer to: ANTI-LOCK CONTROL