1991 LEXUS SC400 Brake Pedal

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TRAC)
DESCRIPTION
BR0F3±01
The TRAC (Traction Control) system totally controls the engine torque and the braking of the driving wheels
(rear wheels). It helps avoid slippage of the driving wheels that tends to h\
appen during starting and accel-
eration and to maintain an optimal driving force according to the road surface conditions. The syst\
em elimi-
nates the need for a subtle accelerator pedal operation and improves veh\
icle stability when starting, accel-
erating or turning on slippery roads.
The TRAC system is an option.
SYSTEM PARTS LOCATION
BR0F4±01
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BRAKE SYSTEM TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TRAC)BR±153
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(b) Check the brake drums for scoring or wear.
Maximum drum inside diameter:191 mm (7.520 in.)
(c) Clean the brake parts with a damp cloth.NOTICE: Do not use compressed air to clean the brake
parts.
(d) Seat the parking brake shoes during the road test (item 25) in do the following:
wDrive the vehicle at approx. 50 km/h (30 mph) on a safe,
level and dry road.
w With the parking brake release buttom pushed in, pull on
the lever with 88 N (9 kgf, 20 lbf) of force.
w Drive the vehicle for approx. 400 meters (1/4 mile) in this
condition.
w Repeat this procedure 2 or 3 times.
w Check parking pedal travel.
If necessary, adjust the parking brake.
16. INSPECT AND CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
(a) Visually inspect the master cylinder for leaks.
(b) Change brake fluid (See BR section)
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT3
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CHASSIS
17. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay:30 mm (1.18 in.)
With the vehicle stopped and pointed straight ahead, rock the
steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pres-
sure.
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage. Check that:
wTie rod ends do not have excessive play.
w Dust seals and boots are not damaged.
w Boot clamps are not loose.
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MAINTENANCE (1UZ ± FE)MA±13
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20. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.wJack up the front of the vehicle and support it with
stands.
w Make sure the front wheels are in a straight±ahead
position, and depress the brake pedal.
w Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about
half a load on the front coil spring.
w Move the front wheel up and down and check that the
ball joint has no excessive play.
Maximum lower ball joint vertical play.
0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
If the play is greater than maximum, replace the ball joint.
(b) Visually check the dust covers for damage
21. C H E C K A U TO M AT I C T RANSMISSION AND
DIFFERENTIAL OIL (FLUID)
A. Inspect automatic transmission fluid
(a) Visually check the differential for fluid and leakage.
If leakage is found, check for the cause and repair.
(b) Check the fluid level with the engine idling and shift lever at ªPº.
If the level is low, add fluid.
Transmission fluid:
See item 22 (A)
B. Inspect differential oil
(a) Visually check the transmission for oil and leakage.If leakage is found, check for the cause and repair.
(b) Remove the filler plug, and feel inside the hole with your finger. Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in) of the
bottom edge of the filler hole.
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler
hole.
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MAINTENANCE (1UZ ± FE)MA±15
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19. BRAKE PEDAL
(a) Check that pedal for smooth operation.
(b) Check that the pedal has the proper reservedistance and freeplay.
(c) Check the brake booster function.
20. BRAKES At a safe place, check that the brakes do not
pull to one side when applied.
21. PARKING BRAKE
(a) Check that the pedal has the proper travel.
(b) On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied.
22. A U TO M AT I C T RANSMISSION PARK
MECHANISM
(a) Check the lock release button of the selector lever for proper and smooth operation.
(b) On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in the ªPº
position and all brakes released.
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UNDER HOOD
23. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDCheck that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
24. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the
LEVEL lines on the see±through reservoir at
normal temperature (20 5C (68 5F)).
25. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
26. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the indicator.
When the indicator color is blue, the condition
is satisfactory. A red color indicates that dis-
tilled water must be added, and white indicates
that charging is necessary. 27. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check that the brake fluid level is near the up-
per level line on the see±through reservoir.
28. ENGINE DRIVE BELT Check drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oili-
ness.
29. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check that level on the dipstick with the engine
turned off.
30. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL Check the level on the dipstick.
The level should be in the ªHOTº or ªCOLDº
range depending on the fluid temperature.
31. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking and foot brake applied, shift the selector into all
positions from ªPº to ªLº, and then shift into ªPº.
(c) Turn and pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean rag.
Re±insert the dipstick fully and check that the
fluid level is in the ªHOTº range.
(d) Perform this check with the fluid at normal driving temperature (70 ± 80
C (158 ± 176
F)).
If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
HINT: Wait about 30 minutes before checking
the fluid level after extended driving at high
speeds in hot weather, driving in heavy traffic
or with a trailer.
32. EXHAUST SYSTEM Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose sup-
ports.
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or
smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the
cause located and corrected.
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
SA0S3±03
1. JACK UP VEHICLE AND REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE
3. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK NUT CAP AND LOCK NUT
4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and side gear shaft.
NOTICE: Do not use a punch to mark the matchmarks. Use
paint, etc.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon bolts
and 2 washers while depressing the brake pedal.
(c) Hold the inboard joint side of the drive shaft so that the
outboard joint side does not bend too much.
(d) Using a plastic±faced hammer, lightly tap the end of the drive
shaft, disengage the axle hub and remove the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
w Be careful not to damage the boots, end cover and speed
sensor rotor of the drive shaft, and oil seal of the axle hub.
w Make sure the outboard joint side of the drive shaft does
not bend too much.
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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ABS (ANTI±LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)
THIS SYSTEM CONTROLS THE RESPECTIVE BRAKE FLUID PRESSURES ACTING ON THE DISC\
BRAKE CYLINDERS OF THE RIGHT
FRONT WHEEL, LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEELS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN \
A PANIC STOP SO THAT THE
WHEELS DO NOT LOCK. THIS RESULTS IN IMPROVED DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND STEERABILITY DURING PANIC BRAKING.
1. INPUT SIGNALS
(1) SPEED SENSOR SIGNALTHE SPEED OF THE WHEELS IS DETECTED AND INPUT TO TERMINALS FL+, FR+, RL+ AND RR+ OF THE ABS ECU.
(2) STOP LIGHT SW SIGNAL A SIGNAL IS INPUT TO TERMINAL STP OF THE ABS ECU WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS OPERATED.
(3) PARKING BRAKE SW SIGNAL A SIGNAL IS INPUT TO TERMINAL PKB OF THE ABS ECU WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS OPERATED.
2. SYSTEM OPERATION
DURING SUDDEN BRAKING, THE ABS ECU WHICH HAS SIGNALS INPUT FROM EACH SENSOR CONTROLS THE CURRENT FLOWING
TO THE SOLENOID INSIDE THE ACTUATOR AND LETS THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ACTING ON EACH WHEEL CYLINDER ESCAPE \
TO
THE RESERVOIR.
THE PUMP INSIDE THE ACTUATOR IS ALSO OPERATING AT THIS TIME AND IT RETURNS THE BRAKE FLUID FROM THE RESERVOIR
TO THE MASTER CYLINDER, THUS PREVENTING LOCKING OF THE VEHICLE WHEELS.
IF THE ECU JUDGES THAT THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ACTING ON THE WHEEL CYLINDER IS INSUFFICIENT, THE CURRENT
ACTING ON SOLENOID IS CONTROLLED AND THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IS INCREASED.
HOLDING OF THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IS ALSO CONTROLLED BY THE COMPUTER, BY THE SAME METHOD AS ABOVE. BY
REPEATED PRESSURE REDUCTION, HOLDING AND INCREASE ARE REPEATED TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE STABILITY AND TO IMPROVE
STEERABILITY DURING SUDDEN BRAKING.
A 4(B), A 33(A) ABS ACTUATOR
(A) 3, (A) 4±GROUND : ALWAYS APPROX. 12 VOLTS
(A) 1±GROUND : ALWAYS CONTINUITY
(B) 4, (B) 5, (B) 6±GROUND : APPROX. 1.15
(IGNITION SW OFF)
(B) 2±GROUND :APPROX. 5
(IGNITION SW OFF)
A 7, A 8, A30, A31 ABS SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH, RH, REAR LH, RH
1±2 : APPROX. 1.0KW (20 °C, 68°F)
A22(A), A23(B) ABS ECU
(B) 11±GROUND : APPROX. 12 VOLTS WITH IGNITION SW ON
(B) 2, (B) 13±GROUND : ALWAYS CONTINUITY
(B) 22±GROUND : ALWAYS APPROX. 12 VOLTS
(B) 1, (A) 6, (A) 12±GROUND : APPROX. 12 VOLTS WITH IGNITION SW ON
(B) 16±GROUND : CONTINUITY WITH PARKING BRAKE LEVER PULLED UP
(B) 7±GROUND : APPROX. 12 VOLTS WITH STOP LIGHT SW ON
P 3 PARKING BRAKE SW
1±GROUND : CLOSED WITH PARKING BRAKE LEVER PULLED UP
S12 STOP LIGHT SW
1±2 : CLOSED WITH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED
SYSTEM OUTLINE
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(FOR ABS)
THIS SYSTEM CONTROLS THE RESPECTIVE BRAKE FLUID PRESSURES ACTING ON THE DISC\
BRAKE CYLINDERS OF THE RIGHT
FRONT WHEEL, LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEELS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN \
A PANIC STOP SO THAT THE
WHEELS DO NOT LOCK. THIS RESULTS IN IMPROVED DIRECTIONALLY STABILITY AND STEERABILITY DURING PANIC BRAKING.
1. INPUT SIGNALS
(1) SPEED SENSOR SIGNALTHE SPEED OF THE WHEELS IS DETECTED AND INPUT TO TERMINALS FL+, FR+, RL+ AND RR+ OF THE ABS AND TRACTION
ECU.
(2) STOP LIGHT SW SIGNAL A SIGNAL IS INPUT TO TERMINAL STP OF THE ABS AND TRACTION ECU WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS OPERATED.
(3) PARKING BRAKE SW SIGNAL A SIGNAL IS INPUT TO TERMINAL PKB OF THE ABS AND TRACTION ECU WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS OPERATED.
2. SYSTEM OPERATION
DURING SUDDEN BRAKING, THE ABS AND TRACTION ECU WHICH HAS SIGNALS INPUT FROM E\
ACH SENSOR CONTROLS THE
CURRENT FLOWING TO THE SOLENOID INSIDE THE ACTUATOR AND LETS THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ACTING ON EACH WHEEL
CYLINDER ESCAPE TO THE RESERVOIR. THE PUMP INSIDE THE ACTUATOR IS ALSO OPERATING AT THIS TIME AND IT RETURNS
THE BRAKE FLUID FROM THE RESERVOIR TO THE MASTER CYLINDER, THUS PREVENTING LOCKING OF THE VEHICLE WHEELS.
IF THE ECU JUDGES THAT THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ACTING ON THE WHEEL CYLINDER IS INSUFFICIENT, THE CURRENT
ACTING ON SOLENOID IS CONTROLLED AND THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IS INCREASED, HOLD\
ING OF THE HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE IS ALSO CONTROLLED BY THE COMPUTER, BY THE SAME METHOD AS ABOVE. BY REP\
EATED PRESSURE REDUCTION,
HOLDING AND INCREASE ARE REPEATED TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE STABILITY AND TO IMPROVE STEERABILITY DURING SUDDEN
BRAKING.
(FOR TRACTION CONTROL)
THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM IS A SYSTEM WHEREBY THE ªABS AND TRACTION ECUº AND ªTRACTION ECUº\
CONTROLS THE
ENGINE TORQUE AND THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER OF THE DRIVING WHEELS IN ORDER TO CONTROL
SPINNING OF THE DRIVING WHEELS WHEN STARTING OFF AND ACCELERATING, AND PROVIDE THE MOST APPROPRIATE DRIVING
FORCE IN RESPONSE TO THE ROAD CONDITIONS FOR VEHICLE STABILITY.
TRACTION CONTROL OPERATION
VEHICLE SPEED SIGNALS FROM THE SPEED SENSOR INSTALLED ON EACH WHEEL ARE INPUT TO THE ABS AND TRACTION ECU.
WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED WHILE DRIVING ON A SLIPPERY ROAD AND THE DRIVING WHEEL (REAR WHEEL)
SLIPS, IF THE ROTATION OF THE REAR WHEEL EXCEEDS THE ROTATION OF THE FRONT WHEELS FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD, THE
ECU JUDGES THAT THE REAR WHEEL IS SLIPPING.
WHEN THIS OCCURS, CURRENT FLOWS FROM TRACTION ECU TO SUB THROTTLE ACTUATOR TO CLOSE THE SUB THROTTLE
VALVE. THE THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE SIGNAL IS OUTPUT FROM TERMINAL VTA OF SUB THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
TO TERMINAL VTA2 OF ENGINE AND ECT ECU TO KEEP THE ENGINE RPM AT THE MOST SUITABLE LEVEL FOR THE DRIVING
CONDITIONS AND REDUCE SLIP OF THE DRIVING WHEEL. AT THE SAME TIME, OPERATION OF THE ABS AND TRACTION ECU
CAUSE THE TRACTION BRAKE ACTUATORS (ACC CUT, M/C CUT, RESERVOIR CUT SOLENOID) TO TURN ON TO SWITCH THE
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT TO ªTRACTIONº MODE.
IN THIS CASE, SIGNALS ARE INPUT FROM TERMINAL SRR OF ABS AND TRACTION ECU TO TERMINAL (B)6 OF ABS ACTUATOR, AND
FROM TERMINAL SRL OF ABS AND TRACTION ECU TO TERMINAL (B)1 OF ABS ACTUATOR, CONTROLLING THE REAR WHEEL
SOLENOID IN THE ABS ACTUATOR AND INCREASING THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER IN ORDER \
TO
PREVENT SLIP.
TO MAINTAIN THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE OF THE REAR WHEELS, THE REAR WHEEL SOLENOID I\
NSIDE THE ABS ACTUATOR IS
PUT IN ªHOLDº MODE AND KEEPS THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE CYLINDER CONSTANT.
WHEN THE BRAKE CYLINDER HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IS REDUCED, THE PRESSURE REDU\
CTION MODE REDUCES AND CONTROLS
THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE.
SYSTEM OUTLINE
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ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL
A24(A), A25(B), A26(C) ABS AND TRACTION ECU
(B) 21±GROUND : ALWAYS APPROX. 12 VOLTS
(B) 11±GROUND : APPROX. 12 VOLTS WITH IGNITION SW AT ON POSITION
(B) 10±GROUND : CONTINUITY WITH STOP LIGHT SW ON
(B) 2, (B) 13, (B) 22±GROUND : ALWAYS CONTINUITY
(B) 17±GROUND : CONTINUITY WITH PARKING BRAKE LEVER PULLED UP (PARKING BRAKE SW ON)
A 4(B), A 5(C), A 6(A) ABS ACTUATOR
(A) 1, (A) 2±GROUND : APPROX. APPROX. 12 VOLTS
(C) 1±GROUND : ALWAYS CONTINUITY
(B) 1, (B) 5, (B) 4, (B) 6±GROUND : APPROX. 1.15 (IGNITION SW OFF)
(B) 2±GROUND : APPROX. 5 (IGNITION SW OFF)
T3(A), T 4(B) TRACTION BRAKE ACTUATOR
(B) 2± (B) 4 : OPEN ABOVE APPROX. 134.5KG/CM2
(13189 KPA, 1910PSI)
CLOSED BELOW APPROX. 95KG/CM2 (9316 KPA, 1349PSI)
(A) 3± (A) 6 : APPROX. 2
(A) 2± (A) 5 : APPROX. 2
(A) 1± (A) 4 : APPROX. 2
S12 STOP LIGHT SW
2±1 : CLOSED WITH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED
A 7, A 8, A30, A31 ABS SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH, RH, REAR LH, RH
1±2 : APPROX. 1.0(20 °C, 68°F)
T13(B), T14(A) TRACTION ECU
(A) 2±GROUND : APPROX. 12 VOLTS WITH IGNITION SW AT ON POSITION
(A) 15±GROUND : ALWAYS APPROX. 12 VOLTS
(A) 20, (A)14±GROUND : ALWAYS CONTINUITY
(A) 1±GROUND : CONTINUITY WITH PARKING BRAKE LEVER PULLED UP
(B) 2±GROUND : APPROX. 12 VOLTS WITH STOP LIGHT SW ON
(B) 13±GROUND : CONTINUITY WITH TRACTION CUT SW PUSHED ON
(B) 8±GROUND : ALWAYS APPROX. 12 VOLTS
P 3 PARKING BRAKE SW
1±GROUND : CLOSED WITH PARKING BRAKE LEVER PULLED UP
S 8 SUB THROTTLE ACTUATOR
2±1, 2±3 : APPROX. 0.9
5±4, 5±6 : APPROX. 0.9
: PARTS LOCATION
CODESEE PAGECODESEE PAGECODESEE PAGE
A 4B26C 326S 927
A 5C26C13B28S1229
A 6A26C14A28T 227
A 726D 128T 3A27
A 826D 228T 4B27
A1026E 226T 527
A24A28E 326T 629
A25B28E 9A28T1229
A26C28E10B28T13B29
A3030F 926T14A29
A3130P 329
B 126S 827
: RELAY BLOCKS
CODESEE PAGERELAY BLOCKS (RELAY BLOCK LOCATION)
219ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEFT624ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEFT
SERVICE HINTS
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