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Bendix ABS systems use sensors to monitor the vehicle's motion.  For basic ABS braking and/or traction 
functions, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) uses the wheel speed sensors to detect wheel-slip conditions and 
intervenes as needed.

In addition, Bendix advanced ABS ECUs, for example the Bendix

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 EC-60

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 Advanced ABS with ESP

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 stability, 

monitor the wheel speed sensors, steering wheel position, brake demand, vehicle load, and yaw rate/lateral 
acceleration sensors to reduce the risk of rollovers, jackknifi ng and other loss of control.

Unlike previous generations of ECUs, Bendix

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 EC-60

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 Advanced 

ECUs are vehicle-specifi c and are individually confi gured.  Bendix 
and the original equipment manufacturer work together to specifi cally 
customize the stability system for the individual vehicle confi guration 
and its sensors.  As a result, the vehicle's VIN number is required 
when ordering a replacement ECU to ensure the same confi guration 
is preset.  See the Service Data sheet (SD-13-4869) for more 
information.

Since advanced ABS ECUs are individually customized based on 
expected sensor locations and orientations, an out-of-calibration 
sensor, or incorrectly positioned sensor, may lead to unwanted 
and/or unneeded stability interventions, which can result in incidents 
leading to loss of vehicle control. 

A list of examples below show many vehicle maintenance 
procedures that need to include Advanced ABS sensor recalibration. 
Bendix

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 ACom

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 PC diagnostic software (version 5.3 or higher) is 

used to recalibrate the sensors.

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Steering wheel replacement (see Caution below.)

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Steering angle sensor replacement

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Any maintenance that involves opening the connector hub from 
the steering angle sensor to the column

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Any maintenance or repair work on the steering linkage, steering 
gear or other related mechanism

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Wheel alignment or wheel track adjustment

•  Accident repairs where damage to the steering angle sensor 

or assembly, or any part of the steering system may have 
occurred

A Bendix WS-24

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 Wheel speed sensor.

B Bendix SAS-60

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 Steering Angle Sensor 

(mounted to the steering column). 

C Bendix YAS-60

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 Yaw Rate/Lateral Acceleration 

Sensor (typically mounted to a cross-member 

near the back of the vehicle cab).

D  Brake Demand Sensor (installed in the primary 

and secondary delivery circuits), also used 

as a Load Sensor (typically installed in the 

suspension air bag).

A

B

C

D

Bendix EC-60

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Advanced ABS Controller