Glossary / General

brake by wire

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Too Afraid to Ask

Brake by wire means that the brakes are controlled electronically rather than with fluid and mechanical parts. This can make the brakes respond faster and more efficiently.

Technical Definition

Brake by wire technology uses electronic controls to operate the braking system instead of traditional hydraulic systems. This can improve responsiveness and allow for features like regenerative braking.

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"EMB, electronic mechanical braking, also called brake by wire, drops the traditional hydraulic link physically between what's under your foot..."
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"The new Bosch ones are completely electric, so it's like brake by wire. So there is no fluid in the brake itself."
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