How automotive brake actuation system is evolving?

While the demand for electrohydraulic brake systems continues to grow at the expense of hydraulic brakes, the automotive industry is gearing up for the next phase of growth in brake actuation technology, which is set to be driven by more advanced hybrid systems and electromechanical brake systems.

Braking systems remain the most important safety systems for performing the critical tasks of decelerating and stopping vehicles to prevent accidents. For nearly a century, automakers have equipped their vehicles with hydraulic braking systems, relying on drum brakes, disc brakes or a combination of both to slow down or bring the vehicle to a complete halt. Hydraulic brake systems use hydraulic fluid, a type of oil, to transmit force from the brake pedal to the brake components. When the brake pedal is pressed, the fluid amplifies the pressure, causing the brake pads to clamp onto the brake discs or drums, thereby effectively slowing or completely stopping the vehicle.