Kia Cee'd: ABS(Anti-Lock Brake System) / EBD(Electronic Brake-force Distribution) Description and operation

The EBD system (Electronic Brake force Distribution) as a sub-system of the ABS system is to control the effective adhesion utilization by the rear wheels.

It further utilizes the efficiency of highly developed ABS equipment by controlling the slip of the rear wheels in the partial braking range.

The brake force is moved even closer to the optimum and controlled electronically, thus dispensing with the need for the proportioning valve.

The proportioning valve, because of a mechanical device, has limitations to achieve an ideal brake force distribution tothe rear wheels as well as to carry out the flexible brake force distribution proportioning to the vehicle load or weight increasing. And in the event of malfunctioning, driver cannot notice whether it fails or not.

EBD controlled by the ABS Control Module, calculates the slip ratio of each wheel at all times and controls the brake pressure of the rear wheels not to exceed that of the front wheels.

If the EBD fails, the EBD warning lamp (Parking brake lamp) lights up.

Advantages

Comparison between Proportioning valve and EBD

Troubleshooting

Standard Flow of Diagnostic Troubleshooting Notes With Regard To Diagnosis The phenomena listed in the following table are not abnormal.   Phenomenon Ex ...

ABS Control Module Components and components location

Components   1. Front - left tube 2. Rear - right tube 3. Rear - left tube 4. Front - right tube 5. MC2 6. MC1 7. ABS control module(HECU) ...

Other information:

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions: Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking. Avoid sudden braking or steering. When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Trip mode (A, B)
This mode indicates 3 kinds of driving Information. All stored driving information (except odometer, distance to empty and instant fuel economy) resets if the battery is disconnected. 1. Tripmeter (km or mi.) This mode indicates the distance of individual trips selected since the last t ...