Description
Brake stopping distance is long when ABS function is operated.
Diagnosis Procedure
CAUTION: Brake stopping distance on slippery road like rough road, gravel road or snowy road may become longer when ABS is operated than when ABS is not operated
1.CHECK BRAKING FORCE
Check brake force using a brake tester.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Check each components of brake system.
2.CHECK BRAKE PERFORMANCE
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector so that ABS does not operate. Check brake stopping distance in this condition. Connect harness connectors after checking.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Normal NO >> Check each components of brake system.
Preparation
Special Service Tool
The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name
Description
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(J-41425-NIS)
Aluminum tube repair kit
Repairing leaks in A/C tube
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(J-38873-A)
Drive ...
ABC warning lamp
Component Function Check
1.CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP FUNCTION
Check that ABS warning lamp in combination meter turns ON for 1 second after
ignition switch is turned ON.
CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Proceed to BRC-1 ...
System description
COMPONENT PARTS
Component Parts Location
Instrument lower panel LH
Rear final drive assembly
Rear wheel house outer panel in luggage
room of left side
No.
Component
Function
1
Combination meter
Mainly transmits the following signals to AWD control unit ...