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ESP brake pressure sensor, location / task / function - GF42.45-P-4900D

MODEL 163 as of 1.9.02, 203 as of 1.8.01, 

209 with CODE (472a) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 

Fig 1: Identifying Master Brake Cylinder And ESP Brake Pressure Sensor
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  ESP brake pressure sensor, location On the left in the engine compartment  
  Task of ESP brake pressure sensor Registers driver's braking requirements by measuring pressure at master brake cylinder. Generates electrical signal which corresponds to pressure of hydraulic fluid in front axle circuit  .  
  ESP brake pressure sensor, function Ceramic sensor element measures pressure of brake fluid. Its metal housing contains electronic module which supplies pressure signal as analog voltage to ESP/BAS control module (N47-5).