ZF TRW, which deals in driveline and chassis and passive safety technology, has announced a joint venture with Brakes India Limited. The firm, through its joint venture, has won the first business award for its Electric Park Brake (EPB) system in India.
The production of the new technology, which will be the first for India, will start in in 2017.
In addition to providing park brake functionality, this new technology is a fully integral part of the brake system. It has features such as dynamic actuation and brake-pad-wear sensing and reduces the degradation associated with mechanical systems. The EPB also helps to enhance safety in emergency situations with full four-wheel anti-lock functionality versus standard park brake that provides emergency braking only on the rear axle.
The standard EPB and integrated EPB removes the requirement for a separate Electronic Control Unit (ECU) due to its integration with the Electronic Stability Control system. This can make the technology more suitable for smaller vehicle segments.
"India will continue to be dominated by small cars with rear drum brakes. The offering of a front EPB opens up a wealth of opportunity regarding EPB installation due to its packaging and performance benefits," said Badri Vijayaraghavan, executive director, Business Development, Brakes India.
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