Electronic wedge brakes[Lighter, better, shorter stopping distance & in cars near U]

1Day · 10th November 2006, 00:29

Electronic wedge brakes will change the way we stop

A new form of braking system from Siemens AG

seems very interesting..check it out.

GTO · 10th November 2006, 10:07

You bet its an interesting read. Especially when you think about how the original idea dates back to the 18th century.

No prizes for guessing which car this system will launch in.

elf · 11th November 2006, 22:46

Brilliant concept - Wonder how soon we'll be able to see this tech on the road...

heelntoe · 11th November 2006, 23:05

the claims they make seem a bit unrealistic(50% reduction in braking distance), it would be great if they achieve this, but it is limited by traction.
i'm thinking this might go the way of sensotronic brakes(in the minds of enthusiasts atleast.)

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10th November 2006, 10:07	#2
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,698 Times View My Garage	You bet its an interesting read. Especially when you think about how the original idea dates back to the 18th century. No prizes for guessing which car this system will launch in.
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11th November 2006, 22:46	#3
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Brilliant concept - Wonder how soon we'll be able to see this tech on the road...
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11th November 2006, 23:05	#4
heelntoe BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: navi mumbai Posts: 240 Thanked: Once	the claims they make seem a bit unrealistic(50% reduction in braking distance), it would be great if they achieve this, but it is limited by traction. i'm thinking this might go the way of sensotronic brakes(in the minds of enthusiasts atleast.)
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