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E46 Traction and Stability Control Systems
Tandem Master Brake Cylinder
The MK60 system uses a tandem master brake
cylinder fitted with central valves as in other DSC
master cylinders. The central valves allow fluid
to be drawn through the master cylinder during
ASC and DSC regulation. The hydraulic circuit is
divided front/rear.
An inlet for pre-charge pressure is no longer
used since the charge pump has been
eliminated from the MK60.
Both brake pressure sensors are mounted on
the master cylinder.
Expansion Tank and Brake Fluid Level Switch
The brake fluid expansion tank
has internal baffles that reduce
foaming during return pump
operation.
The expansion tank includes a
pick-up tube for clutch master
cylinder fluid supply.
The brake fluid level switch is
incorporated into the cap. The
switch is a reed contact switch.
If the brake fluid is at a sufficient
level, the switch is closed and
switched to ground.
If the fluid level drops below a specified level , the reed contacts open and the MK 60
responds by switching off the ASC/DSC functions.
Normal braking and ABS operation is unaffected.
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