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JBRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM (ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, TRC and VSC)

1. General
The brake control system (ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, TRC and VSC) of new model has the following
functions:

Function Outline
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from locking when the brake is applied firmly
ABS
or applied on a slippery surface.
The EBD control utilizes the ABS, realizing the proper brake force distribution
between the front and rear wheels in accordance with the driving conditions. In
EBD
addition, during cornering braking, it also controls the brake forces of the right and
left wheels, helping to maintain the vehicle behavior.
The primary purpose of the Brake Assist is to provide an auxiliary brake force to
Brake Assist assist the driver who cannot generate a large brake force during emergency
braking, thus helping draw the vehicle’s brake performance.
The TRC helps prevent the drive wheels from slipping if the driver depresses the
TRC accelerator pedal excessively when starting off or accelerating on a slippery
surface.
The VSC helps prevent the vehicle from slipping sideways as a result of strong
VSC
front wheel skid or strong rear wheel skid during cornering.

Service Tip
When brake control system is activated, the brake pedal could shudder, which is a normal occurrence
of the system in operation and should not be considered as a malfunction.

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2. System Diagram

Brake Actuator Assembly

Front Speed Sensor LH Master Cylinder Cut

Solenoid Valve (2)
Front Speed Sensor RH Solenoid
Relay
Solenoid Valve (8)
Rear Speed Sensor LH
Motor
Relay
Rear Speed Sensor RH
Motor
Motor
Stop Light Switch Failsafe
Relay
Master Cylinder
VSC OFF Switch Pressure Sensor
Skid Control ECU

Steering Angle Sensor Throttle Position Sensor

Throttle Control Motor

DLC3

Combination Meter ECM

Brake Warning Light

ABS Warning Light Yaw Rate and Acceleration

Sensor
VSC OFF Indicator Light

TRC OFF Indicator Light EPS ECU

Slip Indicator Light

Main Body ECU
VSC Warning Buzzer

Parking Brake Switch

: Controller Area Network (CAN)
12XCH01S

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3. Outline of EBD
The detailed outline is the same as that of the brake control system (ABS with EBD).

4. Outline of Brake Assist

D The Brake Assist in combination with the ABS helps ensure the vehicle’s brake performance.
D The Brake Assist interprets a quick push of the brake pedal as emergency braking and supplements the
brake force applied if the driver has not depressed hard enough the brake pedal. In emergencies, driver,
especially inexperienced ones, often panic and do not apply sufficient pressure on the brake pedal.
D A key feature of Brake Assist is that the timing and the degree of braking assistance are designed to help
ensure that the driver dose not discern anything unusual about the braking operation. When the driver
intentionally eases up on the brake pedal, the system reduces the amount of assistance it provides.
D Based on the signals from the master cylinder pressure sensor, the skid control ECU calculates the speed
and the amount of the brake pedal application and then determines the intention of the driver to make an
emergency braking. If the skid control ECU determines that the driver intends the emergency braking, the
system activates the brake actuator to increase the brake fluid pressure, which increases the braking force.

" In case that the driver’s depressing force is small when emergency braking is applied A

Skid Control
ECU
Master Cylinder The fluid pressure is increased
Pressure Sensor by the brake actuator
Signal

232CH138

232CH139
With Brake Assist Without Brake Assist*
*: The basic performance of the brake is the same
as of the models with the brake assist system

Brake With Brake Assist

Force

Without Brake Assist

170CH18

Time

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5. Outline of TRC
D If the driver depresses the accelerator pedal aggressively when starting off or accelerating on a slippery
surface, the drive wheels could slip due to the excessive amount of torque that is generated. By applying
hydraulic brake control to the drive wheels and engine output control, the TRC helps minimize the slippage
of the drive wheels, thus generating the drive force that is appropriate for the road surface conditions.
D For example, a comparison may be made between two vehicles, one with the TRC and the other without.
If the driver of each vehicle operates the accelerator pedal in a rough manner while driving over a surface
with different surface friction characteristics, the drive wheel on the slippery surface could slip as
illustrated. As a result, the vehicle could become unstable.
However, when the vehicle is equipped with the TRC, the skid control ECU instantly determines the state
of the vehicle and operates the brake actuator in order to apply to the slipping drive wheel. Furthermore,
the ECM receives the signals from the skid control ECU and regulates to control the engine output. Thus,
the system can constantly maintain a stable vehicle posture.

" Driving condition on road with different surface friction characteristics A

Slippery Surface

Slippery Surface

Without TRC Slippery Surface

With TRC Brake Actuator

with Skid Control
Engine Output ECU
Control

Brake the Slipping

Drive Wheel
ECM

240CH93

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6. Outline of VSC

General
The followings are two examples that can be considered as circumstances in which the tires exceed their
lateral grip limit.
The VSC is designed to help control the vehicle behavior by controlling the engine output and the brakes
at each wheel when the vehicle is under one of the conditions indicated below.
D When the front wheels lose grip in relation to the rear wheels (front wheel skid tendency).
D When the rear wheels lose grip in relation to the front wheels (rear wheel skid tendency).

151CH17 189CH100

Front Wheel Skid Tendency Rear Wheel Skid Tendency

Method for Determining the Vehicle Condition

To determine the condition of the vehicle, sensors detect the steering angle, vehicle speed, vehicle’s yaw
rate and vehicle’s lateral acceleration, which are then calculated by the skid control ECU.

1) Determining Front Wheel Skid

Whether the vehicle is in the state of the front Actual Locus of Travel
wheel skid or not is determined by the (Actual Yaw Rate)
difference between the target yaw rate and the
vehicle’s actual yaw rate. Locus of Travel
When the vehicle’s actual yaw rate is smaller Based on the
than the yaw rate (a target yaw rate that is Target Yaw Rate
determined by the vehicle speed and steering
angle) that should be rightfully generated
when the driver operates the steering wheel, it
means the vehicle is making a turn at a greater
angle than the locus of travel.
Thus, the skid control ECU determines that
there is a large tendency to front wheel skid.
151CH19

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2) Determining Rear Wheel Skid

Whether the vehicle is in the state of the rear Direction of Travel of the Vehicle’s
wheel skid or not is determined by the values Center of Gravity
Movement of Vehicle
of the vehicle’s slip angle and the vehicle’s
slip angular velocity (time-dependent
changes in the vehicle’s slip angle). When the Slip Angle
vehicle’s slip angle is large and the slip
angular velocity is also large, the skid control
ECU determines that the vehicle has a large
rear wheel skid tendency.

151CH18

Method for VSC Operation

When the skid control ECU determines that the vehicle exhibits a tendency to front wheel skid or rear wheel
skid, it decreases the engine output and applies the brake of a front or rear wheel to control the vehicle’s
yaw moment.
The basic operation of the VSC is described below. However, the control method differs depending on the
vehicle’s characteristics and driving conditions.

1) Dampening a Strong Front Wheel Skid

When the skid control ECU determines that Braking Force
there is a large front wheel skid tendency, it Control Moment
counteracts in accordance with the extent of
that tendency. The skid control ECU controls
the engine output and applies the brakes of the
front wheels and rear wheel of the inner circle
of the turn in order to help restrain the front
wheel skid tendency.

Braking Force
161ES30

2) Dampening a Strong Rear Wheel Skid

When the skid control ECU determines that Control Moment
there is a large rear wheel skid tendency, it Braking Force
counteracts in accordance with the extent of
that tendency. It applies the brakes of the front
wheel of the outer circle of the turn, and
generates an outward moment of inertia in the
vehicle, in order to help restrain the rear wheel
skid tendency. Along with the reduction in the
vehicle speed caused by the braking force, the
excellent vehicle’s stability is ensured.
In some cases, the skid control ECU applies
204CH15
the brake of the rear wheels as necessary.

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7. Layout of Main Components

Rear Speed Sensor RH

Brake Fluid Level Rear Speed Sensor LH

Warning Switch

Brake Actuator
Front Speed Sensor RH D Skid Control ECU
D Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor

Front Speed Sensor LH

TRC OFF Indicator Light
VSC OFF Indicator Light
Brake System Warning Light
ABS Warning Light Slip Indicator Light

Stop Light Switch

Steering Angle
Sensor

ECM
DLC3 VSC OFF Switch

Parking Brake Switch

Assembly

Yaw Rate and Acceleration Sensor

12XCH02Y

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8. Function of Main Components

Component Function
ABS Warning Lights up to alert the driver when the skid control ECU detects the
Light malfunction in the ABS, EBD or Brake Assist system.
VSC OFF Illuminates to inform the driver of “VSC-off mode” being
Indicator Light selected.
TRC OFF Illuminates to inform the driver of “TRC-off mode” being
Indicator Light selected.
Combination
Slip Indicator
Meter Blinks to inform the driver when the TRC or the VSC is operated.
Light
D Lights up together with the ABS warning light to alert the driver
when the skid control ECU detects the malfunction in the EBD.
Brake System
D Lights up to alert the driver when the brake fluid level is low.
Warning Light
D Lights up to inform the driver when the parking brake lever is
pulled up.
Emits an intermittent sound to inform the driver that the skid
VSC Warning Buzzer control ECU detects a strong front wheel skid tendency or strong
rear wheel skid tendency.
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch Detects the brake fluid level.
Stop Light Switch Detects the brake pedal depressing signal.
Parking Brake Switch Detects when the parking brake lever is pulled up.
Enables the driver to select the “normal mode”, “TRC-off mode”,
VSC OFF Switch
or “VSC-off mode”.
Speed Sensor (4) Detects the wheel speed of each 4 wheels.
D Detects the vehicle’s yaw rate.
Yaw Rate and Acceleration Sensor
D Detects the vehicle’s longitudinal and lateral acceleration.
Steering Angle Sensor Detects the steering direction and angle of the steering wheel.
Judges the vehicle driving conditions based on the signals from
Skid Control ECU each sensor and sends brake control signals to the brake actuator
and engine output control signals to the ECM.
Changes the fluid path based on the signals from the skid control
Solenoid Valve ECU during the operation of the ABS with EBD, Brake Assist,
(10) TRC and VSC in order to control the fluid pressure that is applied
Brake to the wheel cylinders.
Actuator Motor Drives the pumps inside the brake actuator.
Solenoid Relay Supply power to the solenoid valves.
Motor Relay Supplies the power to the motor.
Motor Failsafe
Cuts the power to the motor when the motor relay malfunctions.
Relay
Master Cylinder Assembled in the brake actuator and detects the master cylinder
Pressure Sensor pressure.
D Based on the signals receives from the skid control ECU,
controls the engine output.
ECM
D Also, sends the accelerator pedal position signal and the engine
speed signal to the skid control ECU.

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9. Yaw Rate and Acceleration Sensor

D The yaw rate sensor is built into the acceleration sensor.
D The yaw rate sensor detects acceleration in the horizontal forward-backward and left-right directions using
the signals from 2 acceleration sensors, which are fitted at an angle of 45_ to the front and back directions
of the vehicle body and transmits signals to the skid control ECU.

Acceleration Sensor
Yaw Rate Sensor
A 45_ A
Front

A – A Cross Section 140CH04S

Service Tip
After replacing the yaw rate sensor or the skid control ECU, initialization of the yaw rate sensor is
required. For the actual procedure, refer to the Yaris Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM00S8E).

10. Steering Angle Sensor

D The steering angle sensor detects the steering direction and angle of the steering wheel and transmits this
signal to the skid control ECU.
D The sensor assembly contains 2 sets of magnetic reluctance elements that detect the rotational movement
of a magnet that is built into the detection gear. Thus, the sensor detects the changes that occur in the
magnetic reluctance elements along with the rotational movement of the detection gear, in order to detect
the rotational movement of the steering wheel.

Front

Steering Angle Sensor 140CH08S

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11. VSC OFF Switch

General
The control of the TRC and VSC can be stopped by the VSC OFF switch. While the vehicle is running off
the shoulder of the road or running on the dirt road, the engine output control is stopped to maintain drive
force.

VSC OFF Switch

140CH02S

Operation of VSC OFF Switch

D The VSC OFF switch can be used to select the “TRC-off mode” or “TRC and VSC-off mode”.
D The TRC-off mode can be selected by pressing the VSC OFF switch. To select the TRC and VSC-off
mode, the switch need to be pressed and held for 3 seconds or more while the vehicle is stationary.
D Both modes can be canceled either by operating the VSC OFF switch or turning the ignition switch off.
In addition, the TRC-off mode is automatically canceled if the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined
speed.
D A selected mode is indicated by the indicator light illumination in the combination meter as shown in
the table below.
f: Illuminate
VSC OFF TRC OFF
Item
Indicator Light Indicator Light
TRC-off Mode — f
TRC and VSC-off Mode f f

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12. Brake Actuator

General
D The brake actuator consists of the actuator portion (solenoid valves and motor) and skid control ECU.
D The 3 relays (solenoid relay, motor relay and motor failsafe relay) are built into the skid control ECU.

Skid Control ECU

D Solenoid Relay
D Motor Relay
Actuator Portion D Motor failsafe Relay
D Solenoid Valves
D Motor

06TCH29Y

Actuator Portion
The actuator portion consists of 10 two-position solenoid valves, 1 motor, 2 pumps and 2 reservoirs. The
10 two-position solenoid valves consist of 2 master cylinder cut solenoid Valves [(1), (2)], 4 pressure
holding valves [(3), (4), (5), (6)] and 4 pressure reduction valves [(7), (8), (9), (10)].

" Hydraulic Circuit A

From Master Cylinder From Master Cylinder

Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor

(1) (2)

Pumps
(3) (4) (5) (6)

(7) (8) (9) (10)

Reservoirs

Front Left Front Right

Rear Right Rear Left 06TCH38Y

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13. System Operation

Normal Braking Operation

During normal braking, all solenoid valves are remained OFF.

ABS with EBD Operation

Based on the signals received from the 4 speed sensors, the skid control ECU calculates each wheel speed
and deceleration and checks wheel slipping condition.
According to the slipping condition, the ECU controls the pressure holding solenoid valve and pressure
reduction solenoid valve in order to adjust the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder in the following three
modes: pressure reduction, pressure holding and pressure increase modes.

Not Activated Normal Braking — —

Activated Increase Mode Holding Mode Reduction Mode

Port A

Pressure
Holding Valve
Hydraulic
Circuit Port B To
Reservoir
and Pump
Pressure
Reduction Valve To Wheel From Wheel
Cylinder Cylinder

169CH54 169CH55 169CH56

Pressure Holding
OFF (Open) ON (Close) z
Valve (Port A)
Pressure Reduction
OFF (Close) z ON (Open)
Valve (Port B)
Wheel Cylinder
Increase Hold Reduce
Pressure

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Brake Assist Operation

D In the event of emergency braking, the skid control ECU detects the driver’s intention based on the speed
of the pressure increase in the master cylinder determined by the master cylinder pressure sensor signal.
If the skid control ECU judges the need for additional Brake Assist, the fluid pressure is generated by
the pump in the brake actuator and directed to the wheel cylinder to apply a greater fluid pressure than
the master cylinder.
D When the Brake Assist is activated, each solenoid valve operates as shown in the table on the next page.

" System Diagram A

Brake Actuator Assembly

Front Speed Sensor LH Master Cylinder Cut

Solenoid Valve (2)
Solenoid
Front Speed Sensor RH Relay
Solenoid Valve (8)
Motor
Rear Speed Sensor LH Relay
Motor
Rear Speed Sensor RH Motor
Failsafe
Relay
Master Cylinder
Stop Light Switch Pressure Sensor
Skid Control ECU

Combination Meter Assembly

: Controller Area Network (CAN) ABS Warning Light

12XCH04S

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" Brake Assist Operation A

From Master Cylinder From Master Cylinder

Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor

Port (A) Port (B)

Port (D) Port (E)

(1) (2)
Port (C) Port (F)

Pumps

(3) (4) (5) (6)

Port (G) Port (J)

(7) (8) (9) (10)

Port (H) Port (I)

Reservoirs

Front Left Front Right

Rear Right Rear Left 06TCH39Y

Brake Assist Brake Assist

Item
Port Not Activated Activated
(1) (A) OFF
Master Cylinder Cut Solenoid Valve ON*
(2) (B) (Open)
(3) (C)
(4) (D) OFF
Pressure Holding Solenoid Valve z
(5) (E) (Open)
(6) (F)
(7) (G)
(8) (H) OFF
Pressure Reduction Solenoid Valve z
(9) (I) (Close)
(10) (J)
Pump OFF ON
*: The solenoid valve controls the hydraulic pressure between “open” and “close” according to the
operating condition by adjusting continually.

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TRC Operation
D The fluid pressure generated by the pump is regulated by the master cylinder cut solenoid valve to the
required pressure. Thus, the wheel cylinders of the drive wheels are controlled in the following 3 modes:
pressure reduction, pressure holding and pressure increase modes, to control the slippage of the drive
wheels.
D The hydraulic circuit on the next page shows the hydraulic circuit in the pressure increase mode when
the TRC is activated.
D In other operating modes, the pressure holding solenoid valve and the pressure reduction solenoid valve
are turned on/off according to the ABS operation pattern described on the previous page.
D When the TRC is activated, each solenoid valve operates as shown in the table on the next page.

" System Diagram A

Brake Actuator Assembly

Front Speed Sensor LH Master Cylinder Cut

Solenoid Valve (2)
Solenoid
Front Speed Sensor RH Relay
Solenoid Valve (8)
Rear Speed Sensor LH
Motor
Relay
Rear Speed Sensor RH
Motor
Motor
Stop Light Switch Failsafe
Relay
Master Cylinder
VSC OFF Switch Pressure Sensor
Skid Control ECU

Yaw Rate and Acceleration Sensor Throttle Body Assembly

Throttle Control Motor

Steering Angle Sensor

Combination Meter Assembly ECM

TRC OFF Indicator Light

Slip Indicator Light

: Controller Area Network (CAN) 12XCH06S

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" TRC Operation (Pressure Increase Mode) A

From Master Cylinder From Master Cylinder

Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor

Port (A) Port (B)

Port (D) Port (E)

(1) (2)
Port (F)
Port (C)

Pumps
(3) (4) (5) (6)

Port (G) Port (J)

(7) (8) (9) (10)

Port (H) Port (I)

Reservoirs

Front Left Front Right

Rear Right Rear Left 06TCH40Y

TRC Activated
TRC Not
Item Increase Holding Reduction
Port Activated
Mode Mode Mode
(1) Master Cylinder Cut (A) OFF
ON* z z
(2) Solenoid Valve (B) (Open)
(3) Pressure Holding (C) OFF ON
z z
(6) Solenoid Valve (F) (Open) (Close)
(7) Pressure Reduction (G) OFF ON
Front z z
(10) Solenoid Valve (J) (Close) (Open)
Brake
Wheel Right — — Increase Hold Reduce
Cylinder
Pressure Left — — Increase Hold Reduce
(4) Pressure Holding (D) OFF ON
z z
(5) Solenoid Valve (E) (Open) (Close)
(8) Pressure Reduction (H) OFF
Rear z z z
(9) Solenoid Valve (I) (Close)
Brake
Wheel Right — — — — —
Cylinder
Pressure Left — — — — —
Pump OFF ON z z
*: The solenoid valve controls the hydraulic pressure between “open” and “close” according to the
operating condition by adjusting continually.

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VSC Operation

1) General
The VSC, by way of solenoid valves, controls the fluid pressure that is generated by the pump and applies
it to the brake wheel cylinder of each wheel in the following 3 modes: pressure reduction, pressure
holding and pressure increase modes. As a result, the tendency to front wheel skid or rear wheel skid is
controlled.

" System Diagram A

Brake Actuator Assembly

Front Speed Sensor LH Master Cylinder Cut

Solenoid Valve (2)
Solenoid
Front Speed Sensor RH Relay
Solenoid Valve (8)
Rear Speed Sensor LH
Motor
Relay
Rear Speed Sensor RH
Motor
Motor
Stop Light Switch Failsafe
Relay
Master Cylinder
VSC OFF Switch Pressure Sensor
Skid Control ECU

Yaw Rate and Acceleration Sensor Throttle Body Assembly

Throttle Control Motor

Steering Angle Sensor

Combination Meter Assembly ECM

VSC OFF Indicator Light

Slip Indicator Light

VSC Warning Buzzer

: Controller Area Network (CAN)

12XCH08S

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2) Front Wheel Skid Restraining Control (Making a Right Turn)

D In the front wheel skid restraining control, the brake of the front wheels and the rear wheel of the inner
circle of the turn are applied. Also, depending on whether the brake is on or off and the condition of
the vehicle, there are circumstances in which the brake might not be applied to the wheels even if those
wheels are targeted for braking.
D The hydraulic circuit below shows the hydraulic circuit in the pressure increase mode, as it controls
the front wheel skid condition while the vehicle makes a right turn.
D In other operating modes, the pressure holding solenoid valve and the pressure reduction solenoid
valve are turned on/off according to the ABS operation pattern described on the previous page.
D When the front wheel skid restraining control is activated, each solenoid valve operates as show in
the table on the next page.

" Pressure Increase Mode A

From Master Cylinder From Master Cylinder

Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor

Port (A) Port (B)

Port (D)
Port (E)
(1) (2)

Port (C) Port (F)

Pumps
(3) (4) (5) (6)
Port (G) Port (J)

(7) (8) (9) (10)

Port (H) Port (I)

Reservoirs

Front Left Front Right

Rear Right Rear Left 06TCH41Y

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VSC Activated
VSC Not
Item Increase Holding Reduction
Port Activated
Mode Mode Mode
(1) Master Cylinder Cut (A) OFF
ON* z z
(2) Solenoid Valve (B) (Open)
OFF ON
(3) (C) z z
Pressure Holding (Open) (Close)
Solenoid Valve OFF ON
(6) (F) z z
(Open) (Close)
OFF ON
Front (7) (G) z z
Pressure Reduction (Close) (Open)
Brake
Solenoid Valve OFF ON
(10) (J) z z
(Close) (Open)
Wheel Right — — Increase Hold Reduce
Cylinder
Pressure Left — — Increase Hold Reduce
OFF ON
(4) (D) z z
Pressure Holding (Open) (Close)
Solenoid Valve OFF ON
(5) (E) z z
(Open) (Close)
OFF ON
Rear (8) (H) z z
Pressure Reduction (Close) (Open)
Brake
Solenoid Valve OFF
(9) (I) z z z
(Close)
Wheel Right — — Increase Hold Reduce
Cylinder
Pressure Left — — — — —
Pump OFF ON z z
*: The solenoid valve controls the hydraulic pressure between “open” and “close” according to the
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3) Rear Wheel Skid Restraining Control (Making a Right Turn)

D In the rear wheel skid restraining control, the brakes of the front wheel of the outer circle of the turn
is applied. Also, depending on whether the brake is on or off and the condition of the vehicle, there
are circumstances in which the brake might not be applied to the wheel even if the wheel is targeted
for braking.
D The hydraulic circuit below shows the hydraulic circuit in the pressure increase mode, as it controls
the rear wheel skid condition while the vehicle makes a right turn.
D In other operating modes, the pressure holding solenoid valve and the pressure reduction solenoid
valve are turned on/off according to the ABS operation pattern described on the previous page.
D When the rear wheel skid restraining control is activated, each solenoid valve operates as shown in
the table on the next page.

" Pressure Increase Mode A

From Master Cylinder From Master Cylinder

Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor

Port (A) Port (B)

Port (D) Port (E)

(1) (2)
Port (C) Port (F)

Pumps

(3) (4) (5) (6)

Port (G) Port (J)

(7) (8) (9) (10)

Port (H) Port (I)

Reservoirs

Front Left Front Right

Rear Right Rear Left 140CH09S

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VSC Activated
VSC Not
Item Increase Holding Reduction
Port Activated
Mode Mode Mode
OFF
(1) (A) ON* z z
Master Cylinder Cut (Open)
Solenoid Valve OFF
(2) (B) z z z
(Open)
OFF ON
(3) (C) z z
Pressure Holding (Open) (Close)
Solenoid Valve OFF ON
(6) (F) z z
(Open) (Close)
OFF ON
Front (7) (G) z z
Pressure Reduction (Close) (Open)
Brake
Solenoid Valve OFF
(10) (J) z z z
(Close)
Wheel Right — — — — —
Cylinder
Pressure Left — — Increase Hold Reduce
OFF ON
(4) (D) z z
Pressure Holding (Open) (Close)
Solenoid Valve OFF ON
(5) (E) z z
(Open) (Close)
OFF
Rear (8) (H) z z z
Pressure Reduction (Close)
Brake
Solenoid Valve OFF
(9) (I) z z z
(Close)
Wheel Right — — — — —
Cylinder
Pressure Left — — — — —
Pump OFF ON z z
*: The solenoid valve controls the hydraulic pressure between “open” and “close” according to the
operating condition by adjusting continually.

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Engine Output Control

During the TRC or VSC operation, the skid control ECU outputs the engine output control signal to the
ECM. Upon receiving this signal, the ECM uses throttle control to regulate the engine output.

(a): Start of throttle control

(b): Start of brake control
(c): Brake control completed
Level of Strong (d): Throttle control completed
Front Wheel Skid or
Rear Wheel Skid (a) (b) (c) (d)
High

Vehicle
Condition

Low
Time
High

Engine
Torque

Low
Time
High

Brake Wheel
Cylinder Fluid
Pressure*

Low
Time
02KCH57Y
*: The wheel cylinder that activates varies depending on the condition of the vehicle.

Initial Check
After the ignition switch is turned on and the vehicle attains an approximate speed of 6 km/h (4 mph) or
more only at first time, the skid control ECU performs the initial check. The functions of each solenoid valve
and pump (motor) in the brake actuator are checked in order.

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14. Diagnosis
D If the skid control ECU detects a malfunction in the brake control system (ABS with EBD, Brake Assist,
TRC and VSC), then the ABS warning light, brake warning light, or slip indicator light illuminate either
individually or as a group according to the function in which the malfunction has been detected, to alert
the driver of the malfunction.
D At the same time, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is stored in memory of the skid control ECU. This DTC
can be read by the following method.
– The 2-digit DTC can be read from number of the blinking of ABS warning light by connecting the SST
(09843-18040) to the TC and CG terminals of the DLC3.
D This system has a sensor signal check (test mode) function. This function is activated by connecting the
SST (09843-18040) to the TS and CG terminals of the DLC3. If the skid control ECU detects a malfunction
during a sensor signal check (test mode), it stores the DTC in its memory.
For details, refer to the Yaris Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM00S8E).

15. Fail-safe
D In the event of a malfunction in the ABS or Brake Assist, the skid control ECU prohibits the ABS, Brake
Assist, TRC and VSC operations.
D In the event of a malfunction in the EBD, the skid control ECU prohibits the EBD operation. Thus, the
brake will be operated in the same condition as the brake system without the brake control system (ABS
with EBD, Brake Assist, TRC and VSC)
D In the event of a malfunction in the TRC or VSC, the skid control ECU prohibits the TRC and VSC
operations.
D When the ECM detects the DTC, it will disable the engine output control for the TRC and VSC.

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