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Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes: Description and Operation

Modulator Unit

The modulator unit consists of the inlet solenoid valve, the outlet solenoid valve, the VSA NO (normally open) solenoid valve, the VSA NC (normally closed) solenoid valve, the reservoir, the pump, the pump motor, and the damping chamber.

The hydraulic control has three modes at ABS action; pressure intensifying, pressure retaining, and pressure reducing. Pressure adding mode is combined at TCS, VSA, and brake assist action.

The hydraulic circuit is an independent four channel type; one channel for each wheel.