Section 176 (Anti-Lock Brake System): Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota RAV4 and 2002 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: See ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) consists of hydraulic unit, actuator, solenoids, pump motor, ABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), relays, deceleration sensor, and wheel speed sensors. See Fig 1. An ABS warning light is located in instrument cluster. ABS ECU performs a bulb test by illuminating ABS warning light for 3 seconds when ignition is turned on. A primary check is performed after each engine start, and when initial vehicle speed exceeds 6 MPH. Under normal operation, an actuator noise is heard as vehicle is started or as speed exceeds 6 MPH. Anti-lock system remains active until vehicle speed drops to less than 3 MPH.

Fig 1: Locating Brake System Components

NOTE: For additional brake system information, see DISC & DRUM article in BRAKES.