Continental Teves refines electronic brake system

The first Electronic Brake System was launched by Continental Teves in 1984. Since then, EBS systems have lost roughly 80 percent in weight and costs have come down as much as 90 percent.

In the new MK 60 EBS generation, Continental Teves has replaced digital
hydraulic valves – which can be either fully open or fully closed – with valves with analogue control, which are infinitely variable. This makes for shorter stopping distances, minimised pedal vibrations and finely tuned pressure build-up for the automatic Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) braking function. The MK 60 can also use the ABS pump for brake boosting, not least to prevent a dramatic increase in the required pedal force caused by brake fading and to support the driver in the event of a brake booster failure.