Extra Effort Needed to Depress Brake Pedal After Vehicle Has Not Been Driven For Extended Period of Time (Reprogram EBCM)
| Subject: | Extra Effort Needed to Depress Brake Pedal After Vehicle Has Not Been Driven for Extended Period of Time (Reprogram EBCM) |
| Models: | 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP |
| 2008 Saturn Sky Redline |
| 2008 Opel GT |
| 2008 Daewoo G2X |
Condition
Some customers may comment that after their vehicle has not been operated for an extended period of time, extra effort may be needed to depress the brake pedal.
Correction
Important: The following Optimized Hydraulic Brake (OHB) characteristics are considered to be normal and no mechanical parts should be replaced in effort to change the operation of the system:
• Increased brake pedal effort under low brake booster vacuum. • Change in brake pedal effort when OHB is active • Ratchet sound coming from the brake system during OHB activation • Frequent brake stops may result in OHB activation • High altitude driving may result in OHB activation • Brake pedal movement or pulsation when the OHB is active
DO NOT replace the brake vacuum booster, brake vacuum sensor, EBCM or ABS module for this condition.
An Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) calibration was released in TIS version 12.0 on November 29, 2007 that may reduce the effort the customer feels when depressing the brake pedal on a car that has not been operated for an extended period of time.
Calibration Information
Callibration Number | Model |
|---|---|
25949134 | Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, Daewoo G2X |
25949135 | Opel GT |
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
H2508 | Electronic Brake and/or Traction Control Module Reprogramming with SPS | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
