Brake By Wire
ePB (electric Park Brake)
PBR's ePB (electric Park Brake) provides
electronic actuation of drum-in-hat style park brake configurations,
integral parkbrake calipers as well as standard leading-trailing
service/parking type drum brakes. To operate the unit a signal
is sent to the actuator mechanism which then applies load to the
actuating cable and engages the park brake.
The unique design of
PBR's patented ePB actuator incorporates a kidney-shaped spool
which accurately controls the tightening and releasing of the
actuating cable. The ePB is a compact, lightweight design which
can be mounted on the axle or the chassis offering maximum flexibility
in vehicle fitment. The unit is acknowledged as being exceptionally
quiet and fast during operation.
For light commercial trucks or other heavy duty applications, this configuration is also available with a load intensifier. Maximum performance can be achieved by coupling the ePB with PBR's Banksia single-shoe park brake.
| Auto cable slack and stretch take up |
- Eliminates on-line cable setting
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| Auto burnishing |
- Eliminates on-line burnishing
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| Auto regular cleaning (if required) |
- Maximises performance at all times
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| No lever to axle (primary) cable required |
- Reduced inventory for multiple version platforms
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| No park brake lever or pedal required |
- Improved flexibility for cabin design
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| Lining wear indication (where auto adjuster not fitted) |
- Brake wear adjustment warning
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| Auto cable retraction |
- Eliminates special tools for replacement
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| Auto system initialisation on first use |
- Eliminates time consuming and problematic manual
adjustment
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| Manual apply/release |
- In case of system/power failure
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| No park brake lever or pedal required |
- Minimises leg and foot injuries in case of accident
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| Auto apply on key out |
- Immobilises stationary vehicle
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| Auto apply on door open |
- Immobilises stationary vehicle
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| Controlled deceleration |
- Automatically regulates emergency stop
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| No release without ignition on |
- Eliminates accidental release
- Child safety
- Anti-theft mechanism
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| Hill start assist |
- Prevents roll-back on hill starts
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