Traction Control System (TCS)

The Traction Control System (TCS) is an integral part of the Antilock Brake System (ABS). Refer to Antilock Brake System for system testing, description and diagrams.

THERMAL MODEL
The friction that occurs when the brakes are applied causes the lining temperature to increase. The Controller Antilock Brakes CAB has the ability to mathematically calculate lining temperature. If Anti-lock and/or Traction Control operation occurs frequently enough during a given period of time, it could cause the brake pads to become too hot. If the CAB calculations indicate that pad temperatures exceed its preprogrammed limits the CAB will turn off the Traction Control function and illuminate the Traction Control Warning Lamp. When the brakes have had time to cool off, the CAB will turn off the Warning Lamp and restore Traction Control operation. The actuation of this "thermal mathematical model" will not cause a fault code to be stored in the CAB memory or effect ABS operation.