Wabco 4461352500 Electronic Control Unit

Description

The Wabco EBS Electronic Control Unit (MPN: 4461352500) is a critical component of a vehicle's braking system, functioning as the central control module for Electronic Braking System (EBS) functionality. It's used in commercial vehicles and trailers to manage ABS, traction control, and stability control, ensuring optimal braking performance and safety. This device adheres to OE specifications and operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +80°C at 24V. With dimensions of 45 x 134 x 180 mm and a mounting configuration of 4x Ø 7.5 mm spaced 163x122.5 mm apart, it’s designed for robust and reliable operation. The unit features IP 30 protection, providing resistance against environmental factors, and is fully diagnostic with EBS 3 functionality, promoting efficient maintenance and performance monitoring.

Key Features & Benefits

This unit is basically the brain behind your anti – lock braking system and electronic stability control. It’s constantly monitoring wheel speed sensors, things like steering angle, and even how quickly you're accelerating or braking. It uses all that information to figure out if a wheel is starting to lock up during braking, or if the car is starting to skid. Then, it rapidly pulses the brakes on individual wheels to keep you in control. The ESC part builds on that – it can even subtly apply brakes to individual wheels to help steer you out of a skid. It’s handling a lot of data, really quickly. Think of it as the safety net for your braking system. It doesn’t make the brakes work mechanically, your master cylinder and calipers do that. But this unit manages how those brakes are applied, especially in tricky situations. It works with other systems too, like traction control. It's a central hub for a lot of safety – related stuff going on under the hood. It's taking input from sensors all over the car and making adjustments constantly, even when you're just driving normally.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Honestly, it’s a pretty critical component. It's what prevents your wheels from locking up when you slam on the brakes, which lets you maintain steering control. Without it, you'll notice if you have to brake hard in wet or slippery conditions – the car will be much more likely to skid. The ESC part is even more important, especially in avoiding loss of control. A failing unit can cause warning lights, and eventually, complete brake system failure, or the ABS and ESC simply won’t work when you need them. You can find replacements online, places like Fixparts Online have a good selection. It's one of those parts you really don't want to ignore if it's acting up.

Warranty Information

Wabco Electronic Control Unit (MPN 4461352500) comes with a 1-year warranty.