Brake-By-Wire Program
Abstract
Two design iterations for electric calipers and two systems (full brake by wire and hybrid brakes) were developed for use on a ground vehicle. The program demonstrated a fully integrated-rated electric caliper and full brake-by-wire system on a sports utility vehicle (GM Envoy). A variety of full brake-by-wire design options were investigated. Specific areas that were explored and developed included high temperature electronics, electro-mechanical acuation technologies, reconfigurable controls, robust and low cost sensors, fault-tolerant systems, and high reliability wiring and connectors. Significant technical challenges remain before brake-by-wire technology will be available on vehicles in production; however, a significant step toward producibility was made in this effort.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA423564
Entities
People
- Ernst S. Baumgartner
- Paul F. Flanagan
- Robert J. Bowman