System Overview (2007): Introduction

Brake control system Mark 60E 

The Mark 60E brake control system with the brake control module (BCM) is an electronic control system that prevents wheel lock-up during braking (ABS). Preventing wheel lock-up, makes it possible to maintain steering control and maximize braking effect.

The brake control system comprises: 

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electrical Brake force Distribution (EBD) at the rear wheel brakes.
• Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system (DSTC)
• Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)

The Mark 60E brake system also includes a number of functions to assist the driver in various braking situations. 

• The brake system pressurization  function fills the brake system with brake fluid, which minimizes the distance between the brake disc and brake pad.
• The hydraulic pump activation  function helps the brake system increase brake pressure by activating the hydraulic pump when the vacuum pressure from the brake servo is insufficient.

Other vehicle systems can send a request to the Mark 60E brake control system to activate certain other brake functions. The following control modules can request brake function from the brake control module (BCM):

• Forward sensing module (FSM).  The system uses a forward-aimed radar that detects whether there are any objects within a predefined area in front of the vehicle while driving. If the system registers any object or obstacle, a request is sent to the brake control module (BCM) to decelerate the vehicle.
• Park brake module (PBM).  The system is an electrically operated parking brake. If the driver activates the parking brake while driving, the park brake module (PBM) requests the braking function from the brake control module (BCM).