INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SPECIALIST:

KELSEY HAYES FOUR WHEEL
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS
4WAL

LEARNING GUIDE
CARS KNOWLEDGE NETWORK
6 9120 Leslie Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3J9
Phone: 905-709-1694 Fax: 905-709-1013

Email: askus@cars-council.ca

KELSEY- HAYES 4WAL

Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this segment the participants will be able to identify and
test system and individual 4WAL components. Additionally the participant will be able
to utilize manuals and test equipment to diagnose component and system failures.

Objectives
Upon successful completion, the participants will be able to perform the following:
1. Describe normal and ABS functions and state vehicle applications
2. Locate and identify 4WAL electrical and hydraulic components and describe their
functions.
3. Identify 4WAL inputs and outputs and describe their functions
4. Identify 4WAL hydraulic system components and their functions
5. Illustrate different modes of 4WAL braking
6. Identify system and component failures by utilizing manuals and test equipment

KELSEY-HAYES 4WAL
Kelsey Hayes four-wheel antilock (4WAL) is used on General Motor light duty trucks.
List below some of the applications:
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Kelsey Hayes four-wheel antilock (4WAL) is classified as a:

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The 4WAL system uses 3 separate channels and they are:

1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________

The term " Select Low" is used by the EBCM and it is defined as:
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List below some of the base brake components that are used:
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List the components that have been added to the base brake components:
1. _______________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________

Typical 4 WAL ECHU Assembly

The EBCM has 3 different connectors and they are:
1. ______________________ - wheel speed sensors
2. ______________________ - inputs and outputs
3. ______________________ - pump and solenoids

Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)

The purpose of the EBCM is to:
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________

4 WAL EBCM
The EBCM is located: _____________________________________________________

Brake Pedal and Brake Switch Assembly

The purpose of the brake switch is to: _________________________________________

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The brake switch will input a _______________ volt input to the EBCM when the pedal
is depressed.

Pump Motor
The purpose of the pump motor is to:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Pump Motor
The Pump Motor is located: _______________________________________________.

Pump Motor Relay

The purpose of the Pump Motor relay is: ______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Pump Motor Relay

The Pump Motor Relay is located: ___________________________________________
High Pressure Accumulator
The purpose of a high-pressure accumulator is:
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EHCU-bottom view

Hydraulic Control Unit

The purpose of the hydraulic unit or valve body is:
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Pulse Width Modulation Solenoids

Wheel Speed Sensors (WSS)
The purpose of the WSS is to: _______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

WSS- FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY

WSS- REAR SENSOR

The WSS depending on whether it is a 3 or 4 sensor system can be located:

1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________

List below some of the other components that are used and their purpose:
1. __________________ - _________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

2. __________________ - _________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

3. __________________ - _________________________________________________
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NOTES_________________________________________________________________
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Modes of Operation
4WAL IN NON-ANTILOCK MODE
Colour in the flow of brake fluid

NOTES_________________________________________________________________
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4WAL DURING PRESSURE HOLD MODE

Colour in the flow of brake fluid

NOTES_________________________________________________________________
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4WAL IN PRESSURE DECREASE MODE

Colour in the flow of brake fluid

NOTES_________________________________________________________________
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4WAL IN PRESSURE INCREASE MODE

Colour in the flow of brake fluid

NOTES_________________________________________________________________
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System Diagnostics
Customer Information
List some of the comments or concerns that your customers may have regarding their
ABS:
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________
Road Testing and Visual Inspection
List some of the things that may be determined through both of these actions:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Amber ABS Warning Light
The purpose of the Amber ABS light is to:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________

The Amber ABS light will remain illuminated for approximately____________________

seconds if there are no problems.

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Red Brake Warning Lamp (RBWL)

The purpose of the Red Brake light is to:
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________

Powers and Grounds

Supplied to the EBCM are 2 power inputs:
Fusible link - __________________________________________________________
Fused B+ - ___________________________________________________________

There are 3 ground circuits to be checked and they should have no more than
_______________________________________________ volts on them.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's )
The EBCM will generate a DTC when: _______________________________________
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DTC 's can be extracted through the utilization of a Scan tool or through a manual
retrieval method that is performed by: ______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

List below the procedure to extract DTC 's throough the utilization of blinking the Amber
ABS warning lamp:
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________

There are 2 basic code distinctions and they are:

1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________

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There are different methods of clearing DTC's and they are :

1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________

Some of the scantool tests that can be performed are:

1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________

Bleeding the 4WAL system may be necessary if:

1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________

NOTE: Consult Service Literature for the proper sequence and safety precauions to be
followed.

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