Electric Parking Brake System

Electronic parking brake lever on hyundai santa fe photo by hyundai technology.

Electric parking brake system.

Technically this system is a sub part of more advanced brake by wire system. The electronic parking brake or epb is a technology in motor vehicles that uses actuators on the rear wheel brake and a control unit to replace the conventional parking brake. The use of an electric parking brake epb system is not new. Electric parking brake description wilwood s new electronic parking brake caliper epb is a high torque alternative to manual cable actuated brakes.

Electronic hand brake is a new technology used to replace the original hand brake. Just ask the national street rod association who chose it as their new safety product of the year or any of our thousands of satisfied customers. How does the electronic parking brake work. The main function of parking brakes is to avoid the motion of the vehicle when parked.

The advent of electronic parking brake epb systems offers advanced technology but can pose challenges for the service technician. Swsd new parking brake actuator with control unit electronic parking brake reference oem 34436850289 fit for bmw e70 x5 e71 x6 2007 2014 parking brake handbrake actuator motor 2 0 out of 5 stars 1 324 00 324. It works with any kind of brake system that can accept an e brake cable and can mount anywhere on the chassis that you have room. The e stopp push button parking brake is the perfect addition to your resto mod hot rod classic car or truck project.

The actuator electric motor electronic brake module and the electric switch in the cabin. Electric park brakes epb are used on passenger vehicles to hold the vehicle stationary on grades and flat roads. The kit comes with the actuator the control box with your choice of switch and wire connectors all at an affordable price. The electric parking brake or the epb is an advanced version of a conventional parking brake or handbrake.

This article explains the current systems and provides insight regarding understanding and troubleshooting these non mechanical approaches. With electric park brakes the driver activates the holding mechanism with a button and the brake pads are then electrically applied onto the rear brakes. Offering a simplified installation with additional electronic control systems also available from wilwood. When the epb feature is enabled the electric brake module receives the instructions and the brakes are applied.

This was accomplished traditionally using a manual parking brake. Sometimes people also refer to this system as electronic parking brake. Available in popular rotor widths of 0 81 1 10 and 1 25.