Sensotronic Brake Control
(SBC)
R230 and W211: Starting MY2003
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327 HO 09 SBC (WJB)
Objectives
At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:
1.Explain the function of and purpose for SBC
2.Describe the customer interface with SBC
3.List the hydraulic and electronic components used for SBC
4.Describe how the ???normal??? feel of the brake pedal is maintained
5.Explain emergency operation of the SBC braking system
6.Describe ???temperature compensation???
7.Explain ???Deactivation??? and describe when it is necessary to do it
8.???Activate??? the SBC system
9.Locate tools and the proper procedure for bleeding brakes
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Contents
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SBC Incorporates these Functions:
ABS (Anti lock Brakes 1984)
+ASR (Automatic Slip Regulation 1991)
+ETS (Electronic Traction System 1995)
+ESP (Electronic Stability Program 1996)
+BAS (Brake Assist System 1998)
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Advantages of SBC
???Improves metering of required brake pressure
???each wheel can be precisely controlled
???Improved BAS function
???monitors release of accelerator pedal and application of brake
???maximum pressure available immediately
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???when the BAS function is anticipated, slight pressure is applied
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Advantages of SBC
???Electronic Brake Proportioning: EBP
???allows brake proportioning front to back and side to side
???No pedal vibration during ABS operation
???eliminates ???distraction??? to the driver during critical moments
???indicator light in instrument cluster signals traction loss
???Improved driving dynamics: ABS, ASR, and ESP
???faster response to brake request inputs
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Advantages of SBC
???Pressure reduction at standstill
???reduces stress on components
???Dry braking function
???wiper input via CAN
???~every 7 to 14 minutes
???brake actuation changes time interval
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Driving with SBC -
SBC is functional as soon as it is ???wakened??? by:
???opening a door (via CAN)
???operating the central locking system (via CAN)
???depressing the brake pedal
???turning key to position 1
???operating parking brake
Driving with SBC ???
When SBC performs a PDC after a
Warning! Pressure is applied to brake calipers (~60 bar)
???reservoir pressure (if low, it will be corrected by running the high pressure charge pump in the hydraulic unit)
???pressure sensors
???control valves
???leak tests
???operational checks
Note:
Driving with SBC ??? Delayed Off Function
Time that SBC remains operational after use:
???with vehicle stationary and was locked = 20 seconds
???with vehicle stationary and ignition in ???0???,
brake pedal not operated = 2 minutes
??? with vehicle stationary, ignition in ???0???,
brake pedal operated in delayed off phase and released again = 4 minutes
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Warning Display
Complete ESP control module failure -
Instrument cluster will scroll through failure displays
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Warning Display
SBC control module failure
SBC Components
???Brake Operating Unit (BOU)
???Wheel speed sensors
???Traction System Hydraulic Unit (A7/3)
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W211 System Overview
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R230 System Overview
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X11/4 Diagnosis Connection
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Brake Operating Unit - (BOU)
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Brake Operating Unit
The Brake Operating Unit (BOU) consists of the following:
???Brake fluid reservoir (Do not overfill!)
??? SBC pedal value sensor
??? Tandem master cylinder
??? Brake pressure simulator
(Note: no vacuum booster)
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Master Cylinder
??? Fluid level sensor
??? Fluid return line
??? Do not overfill
??? Hydraulic lines to SBC
??? Supply hose to SBC
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Fluid Reservoir Cover
??? Ultraviolet protection (211 only)
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Pedal Value Sensor - (B37/1)
??? Contains two hall effect sensors
??? Converts pedal travel value to an electrical signal
??? Provides input to SBC control module A7/3
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BOU Tandem Master Cylinder
Fluid reservoir
Fill valves
Primary piston
Floating piston
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Normal Braking - Increased Pressure
??? Increasing pedal travel causes the larger spring to compress, providing harder pedal feel
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Traction System Hydraulic Unit (A7/3)
Consists of:
??? SBC control module (A7/3n1)
??? High pressure charge pump (A7/3m1)
??? Pressure reservoir
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Traction System Hydraulic Unit
A7/3
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Legend
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Emergency Operation Circuit
??? Pressure applied directly to front calipers
??? y1 and y2 not energized
??? b1, b3, and b4 pressure sensors may provide information to SBC control module
??? Media separator/Dividing piston 7 and 8 isolate emergency circuit from normal circuit
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Brake Pressure Supply
???pressure reservoir charged to 160 bar
???the high pressure charge pump runs as needed
???pressure blocked by y6, y8,
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Three Pressure Stages
Same pressure stages as used with ABS functions:
???Pressure apply
???Pressure hold
???Pressure release
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Pressure Apply - Rear Wheels
???Brake pedal depressed
???B37/1 and b1 report brake application to control module
???y1 and y2 energized
???y10 and y12 intake control valves energized
???Pressure at each rear wheel monitored by b5 and b6
???Balance valve y4 not energized
Brake pedal pressure
Reservoir pressure
Pressure Apply - Front Wheels
Brake pedal pressure
Reservoir pressure
???y6 and y8 energized
???pressure applied to left and right dividing pistons 7 and 8
???7 and 8 apply pressure to caliper
???pressure at each wheel monitored by b3 and b4
???Balance valve y3 not energized
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Pressure Apply - All Wheels
Pressure Hold - All Wheels
??? y6, y8, y10, y12
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Pressure Reduction - All Wheels
??? y7, y9, y11, y13
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Temperature Compensation
During continuous brake use the fluid in the calipers expand, this:
???creates high pressure
???prevents valves 7 & 8 from moving
To reduce this pressure, y1 and y2 are pulsed
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Deactivation
SBC must be deactivated with SDS before any work is performed on the system. This will prevent the
Deactivating the system will:
??? empty the pressure reservoir
(a lower pressure with no volume may be retained)
??? prevent the charge pump from operating
???Note: the warning buzzer is deactivated when accessing SBC with the SDS.
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Deactivation
SBC must be deactivated PRIOR to:
???working on the hydraulic system
???removing or installing brake pads
???replacing rotors
???replacing the pressure reservoir
???replacing the BOU
???replacing the SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3)
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Deactivation
Charge pump disabled and accumulator fluid returned to the reservoir!
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Pressure at A7/3b2
System Activation
Activation must be performed anytime the system has been deactivated, BEFORE the engine is started!
Failure to activate will prevent proper operation and create fault codes!
Activating SBC with SDS will:
???charge the accumulator
???perform a Predrive Check
???move the pads towards the rotors with ~60 bar pressure
???erase the fault memory
(Note: may have to activate several times to position the brake pads)
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System Activation
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Activation - Left Front
Activation - Right Front
Activation - Right Rear
Activation - Left Rear
Activation - Recharge
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Bleeding the Brake System
Proper system bleeding is critical!
Follow directions in SDS
???Bleeding must be performed using the SDS
???Pressure at bleeder valves will exceed 100 bar (Hold the bleeder hose securely)
???Bleeding may require ~1.5 hours
???Bleeding may use ~ 1.5 liters of brake fluid
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Equipment Required
???Pressure bleeder
???Adapters
???Fluid receptacle
???SDS - follow instructions carefully
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CAUTION:
Extremely high pressure at bleeder!
Bleeding the Brake System
Connect equipment and follow steps in SDS
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Acronym List
(Used in This Handout.)
Appendix
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