ZF TRW has produced its 60 millionth EPB (electric park brake) motor on calliper unit. The technology was first developed in Koblenz, Germany and the company also now produces it in North America and China.
Manfred Meyer, vice president, ZF TRW braking engineering said: “The production of our sixty millionth EPB unit marks an important milestone and highlights the success of our field proven, EPB product portfolio, now in its fifth generation. [We were] first to market with the EPB system in 2001 which pioneered with Lancia, Audi and VW and has since launched on Renault, Nissan and Daimler platforms, and more recently on the BMW X4 and BMW i8, Jeep Renegade, Fiat 500X, Ford F150, Honda Accord, Nissan Qashqai and Range Rover Evoque.
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“Because EPB is electronically, rather than mechanically controlled, it can work with a variety of vehicle systems and sensors. As an example, in the US, following NHTSA’s recent FMVSS 111 amendment that will require rear backup cameras, an EPB system could be integrated with the video signal and automatically brake the vehicle if a potential issue is detected.”
The EPB functions as a conventional hydraulic brake for standard service brake applications, and as an electric brake for parking and emergency braking.
