abs

  • abs is needed for
    • good steering during brake application
    • more load/speed
    • best braking (maintain cof) just before lock up
    • under law since march 1, 1998 (manufactured)
  • components
    • tone wheel
    • sensor (input)
    • e.c.u linked to other e.c.us
    • modulator valves (output)
      • always monitor & modulate steering axle individually
  • yellow cable is usually used for SRS (air bag)
  • modulator use 12V signal
  • blink code only show 1 active error at a time (not like computer), we have to clear it before seeing other error
  • abs just bumping the brake at
    • right time (wheel lock)
    • right place
    • only to the tire that is locked
  • abs light
    • start up - self check - then off
    • active fault - stay on
    • blink code
    • off road, flashes steady.
    • a.t.c fault
  • atc apply brake while throttle on the floor.
    • below 40km/h, using differential braking
    • above 40km/h, derate engine
  • atc light
    • start up, then off
    • on while a.t.c is functioning
    • mud/snow flashes

steering

  • the purpose alignment is for make tire last and go straight