Brake System Brake Module

Brake Module
Specifications
Torque
Description Value
Screws-modulator to adjustor to upper bracket 7–10Nm
Screws-modulator lower bracket to body 19–22Nm
Front brake pipes to modulator 16–18Nm

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Description and Operation
System Component Layout
Brake System Control Diagram

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A. Hard wired B. HS CAN bus C. MS CAN bus

1. ABS / DSC Modulator 3. Yaw accelerator sensor
2. Body Control Module (BCM) 4. Steering angle sensor

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5. Front wheel speed sensor 13. High level brake lamp

6. Rear wheel speed sensor 14. RH brake lamp
7. Engine Control Module (ECM) 15. Brake fluid low level sensor
8. Transmission Control Unit (TCU) (automatic 16. Pad wear sensor (front)
transmission only) 17. Pad wear sensor (rear)
9. Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) control unit 18. Parking brake switch
10. Brake switch 19. DSC / TCS switch
11. Instrument pack and message centre 20. Diagnostic socket
12. LH brake lamp

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Description non serviceable, 4 channel unit consisting of an integrated
SCS Modulator Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and SCS ECU. Depending
on the system components’ working condition, the ECU
(Slip control system) can help the driver to control the
can control the HCU in different operating modes including:
vehicle’s stability and handling to ensure maximum safety
normal braking, brake held on, pressure decreasing and
under all driving conditions. SCS is sometimes referred to
pressure increasing.
as VSC (Vehicle Stability Control). The SCS modulator is a
Hydraulic Control Unit Schematic (HCU)

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Hydraulic Modulator Schematic

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Hydraulic operation only for one channel (other channels are
the same).
Pressure Increasing Mode
When the brake pressure needs to be increased, the SCS
system starts to work, the inlet solenoid valve 7 is opened,
restrictor 6 is shut off, and the return pump 9 is activated. The
pressurised brake fluid enters the caliper 15 to increase the
brake pressure. See the following illustration. The overflow
valve 4 can protect the hydraulic system. If the system pressure
exceeds the limited value, it will be opened to return the brake
fluid back to the master cylinder 3.

1. Fluid reservoir
2. Brake servo assembly

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3. Master cylinder
4. Overflow valve
5. Non return valve
6. Restrictor
7. Inlet solenoid valve Brakes Held On
8. Non return valve To maintain system pressure, the caliper inlet solenoid 11,14
9. Return pump and caliper outlet solenoid shut off. The caliper pressure
10. Non return valve remains steady. See the following illustration:
11. Caliper inlet solenoid valve
12. Accumulator
13. Non return valve
14. Caliper outlet solenoid valve
15. Caliper
Normal Braking Mode
When the brake pedal is pressed, pressurised fluid flows from
the master cylinder to the caliper through the restrictor and
caliper inlet solenoid valve. The hydraulic modulator does not
affect normal braking. See the following illustration:

Pressure Decreasing Mode

When the system needs to decrease brake pressure, the inlet
solenoid valve 7 and caliper inlet solenoid valve 11 shut off and
the restrictor 6 and caliper outlet solenoid 14 open. Brake
fluid flows into the accumulator 12 at first to decrease fluid
pressure, then returns to the pump 9. The brake fluid in the
caliper flows into the master cylinder and system pressure is
decreased. See the following illustration.

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During SCS system operation, the above procedures
continually repeat to provide optimum operation of the
braking system.
ABS Sensors
The ABS sensors are active sensors (i.e. they receive a power
feed from the ABS modulator) that supply the ABS modulator
with wheel speed signals. An ABS sensor is installed in each
front wheel hub and in each rear suspension trailing arm,
in close proximity to the inboard seal of the related wheel
bearing. The seals, which rotate with the wheels, each contain
a magnetic element incorporating 48 pole pairs. When the
wheels rotate, the pole pairs in the seals induce voltage
fluctuations in the ABS sensors that are converted into square
wave signals and output to the ABS modulator. The frequency
of the signal is proportional to wheel speed. Each ABS sensor
has a fly lead connecting it to the vehicle wiring in the engine
compartment or the boot, as applicable.
Yaw/Lateral Accelerator Sensor
The Yaw/Lateral accelerator sensor is located on the centroid
of the vehicle. It measures the rotational velocity of the
vehicle around the vertical axis and transmits the data to
the SCS ECU. The SCS ECU compares the signal of the
Yaw/Lateral accelerator sensor and steering angle sensor
to analyse the driving situation, then accordingly sends the
control command. The Yaw/Lateral accelerator sensor is made
from two thick oscillating elements that have been machined
from semiconductor wafers. They contrarily oscillate in
the resonant frequency which is defined by their weight
and coupling spring. There is an external microcapacitor
acceleration sensor in the oscillating elements. When the
CMOS chip of the sensor rotates around the vertical axis
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the angular velocity produces an acceleration value, which is
recorded on the plane of the wafer. These acceleration values
are proportional to the angular velocity.
Steering Angle Sensor
The steering angle sensor is integrated into the rotary coupler
of the steering wheel switch assembly. It monitors steering
wheel as it is turned by the driver and transmits its position
as input data to SCS ECU. The SCS ECU compares the signal
of the Yaw/Lateral accelerator sensor and the steering angle
sensor to analyse the situation that the vehicle is in, then
accordingly sends the control command. One degree is the
minimum angle which is induced by the steering angle sensor.
SCS / TC Switch
The TC switch is a non latching push switch installed on the
switch panel in the centre of the fascia. When pushed in, the
switch connects an ignition supply to the SCS modulator to
inhibit the TC function for the remainder of the drive cycle
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or until the switch is pressed again. When the TC function is
inhibited, the SCS ECU illuminates the TC warning light in the
instrument pack.
Warning Lights
The SCS ECU and the pad wear sensors provide signals to
the instrument pack to convey brake system status. On the
instrument pack the signals are used to control the display of
symbols on the message centre and the illumination of warning
lights; the message centre also displays explanatory text when
either a symbol is displayed or a warning light is illuminated.
The warning lights/symbols consist of:
• A red brake graphic to warn of low brake fluid level,
handbrake on and brake control system failure affecting
EBD.
• A yellow ABS graphic, to warn of brake control system
failure affecting the ABS function.
• A yellow traction control graphic, to warn of brake
control system failure affecting the TC function and to
indicate SCS/TC operation.
• A yellow brake pad wear graphic, to warn of brake pads
approaching the minimum thickness limit.
• A yellow tyre pressure monitoring system graphic to
warn of control system failure. A red tyre pressure
monitoring system graphic to warn of lack of pressure.
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Service Procedures Refit

ABS 1. Fit mounting bracket upper to modulator, fit bolts and
Remove tighten to7–10Nm.
1. Remove ignition handset and disconnect battery earth 2. Fit modulator bracket lower to body ensuring that
lead. fixing grommets are correctly engaged. Tighten bolts
2. Position absorbent cloth under modulator to absorb to19–22Nm.
fluid spillage. 3. Fit modulator and upper bracket to lower bracket.
Caution: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. 4. Clean brake pipe unions.
If spilled, immediately remove fluid and clean area with 5. Connect inlet and outlet brake pipes to modulator,
water. ensuring pipes are connected to their correct ports.
3. Disconnect multiplug from modulator. Tighten brake pipe unions to between16–18Nm.
6. Connect multiplug to modulator.
7. Connect battery earth lead.
8. Bleed brake system.

Brake System Bleeding

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4. Disconnect 2 inlet brake pipes from modulator.
Caution: Before disconnecting or removing components,
ensure the immediate area around joint faces and
connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent
contamination.
5. Note fitted positions of 4 outlet pipes on modulator
and disconnect pipes.
6. Remove modulator and upper bracket from lower
bracket.
7. Remove 3 bolts securing modulator to upper bracket.
8. Remove modulator.
9. Remove 3 bolts securing lower modulator bracket to
body and remove lower bracket.

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