c. BA (Brake Assist)
The primary purpose of the brake assist system is to provide auxiliary brake force to assist drivers
who cannot generate a brake force large enough during emergency braking, thus helping to
maximize the vehicle's braking performance.
Fig. 7: Identifying Brake Assist - System Diagram
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1. Operation description
The skid control ECU receives speed signals from each speed sensor and the fluid pressure
signal from the master cylinder pressure sensor to determine whether brake assist is
necessary. If brake assist is deemed necessary, the skid control ECU sends control signals to
the pump motor and solenoid. The pump and the solenoid valve then control the pressure
applied to each wheel cylinder. The ABS warning light comes on to indicate malfunctions in
the BA system.
d. Changing of TRAC, AUTO LSD and VSC operation permission/disablement through VSC OFF
switch
1. Changing modes
Through the VSC OFF switch, the vehicle can be changed to normal mode, TRAC OFF
mode, AUTO LSD mode and VSC OFF mode.
2009 Toyota Tundra
2009 BRAKES Brake Control - Tundra