Section 06-09B: Brake, Anti-Lock, 4-Wheel
1996 Bronco Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)

The anti-lock hydraulic control unit (2C215) is located in the front of the engine compartment on the left frame rail. It consists of a valve body assembly, a pump and a motor assembly. During normal braking, fluid from the brake master cylinder (2140) enters the anti-lock hydraulic control unit through two inlet ports located at the top of the anti-lock hydraulic control unit. The fluid then passes through three normally open inlet valves, one to each wheel in the front and one line to the rear wheels. If the anti-lock brake electronic control module senses that a wheel is about to lock, the anti-lock brake electronic control module pulses the appropriate inlet valve which closes that valve. This prevents any more fluid from entering the affected brake. The anti-lock brake electronic control module then looks at that wheel again. If it is still decelerating, the anti-lock brake electronic control module pulses the normally closed outlet valve which decreases the pressure trapped in the line.

The valve body, the pump and the motor are not serviceable separately.

ItemPart NumberDescription
12B112Brake Pressure Control Valve Inlet Tube
22234Tube
3 2C215Anti-Lock Hydraulic Control Unit
4W611633Screw
52263Front Brake Tube
62264Front Brake Tube
72B523Tube
8N606703Hydraulic Control Unit Mounting Bracket-to-Frame Bolt
9N801107U-Nut
ATighten to 34-46 Nm
(25-33 Lb-Ft)

Hydraulic Schematic

ItemPart NumberDescription
12005Power Brake Booster
2Outlet, Pressure Control Valve (Part of 2C215)
3Outlet, Front Brake
(Part of 2C215)
4Outlet, Front Right
(Part of 2C215)
5Outlet, Front Left
(Part of 2C215)
6Outlet, Rear Axle
(Part of 2C215)
72C215Anti-Lock Hydraulic Control Unit
8Pump Motor
(Part of 2C215)
92140Brake Master Cylinder