Antilock Brake System With Traction Control - MK25: Notes

Fig 1: Integrated Control Unit (ICU)

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Early launch vehicles use the MK25 Antilock braking system (ABS). This system, a combined ABS and Traction Control system is standard on some vehicles and optional on others.

This antilock brake system uses components of the base brake system, but also features the following components:

1. Integrated Control Unit (ICU) - Includes Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) (2) and Antilock Brake Module (ABM) (3)
2. Wheel Speed Sensors (WSS) - Four sensors (one at each wheel)