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Electronic Braking System Electronic Braking System

Make your vehicles safer & efficient with ZF's Electronic Braking System

The quality of the braking system contributes substantially to the safety of drivers, vehicles and cargo. The advent of technology has transformed the braking system landscape world-wide which led to the development of Electronic Braking System (EBS). As a pioneer in manufacturing active safety solutions, ZF is the first to market EBS globally for commercial vehicles since 1996.

Ever since its launch, ZF has sold over three million units of EBS globally to contribute to safer driving experience. With over five decades of experience in developing braking solutions for CVs, ZF's market-leading EBS provides exceptional brake performance and the full range of brake control functions, for tough CV applications. This solution recuperates energy in braking maneuvers of full-electric or hybrid drivelines.

Features & innovations

  • Transfers driver’s deceleration request electronically to all braking system components
  • Transmits electronic pressure commands from ECU to pressure modulators very fast

  • Balances brake forces between axles of truck-trailer combination during braking procedure
  • Provides efficient brake management between service and endurance brakes
modular

  • Standardized modular system design seamlessly integrates with mBSP™ concept
  • Scalable software approach provides diverse upgrade options

Facilitates sensitive dosage of the applied air pressure according to a wide range of vehicle information such as axle load status, vehicle speed and vehicle mass, trailer brake system information
energy recuperation

Recuperates braking energy in most of the braking maneuvers of a full-electric or hybrid-driven commercial vehicle
diagnosis

Integrated diagnostic functionalities constantly monitor system performance
braking performance

Based on two pneumatic and one electronic circuit for highly reliable braking performance

Benefits for customers

higher uptime

  • Improves driver and vehicle safety and stability
  • Maximizes driver effectiveness across all levels of experience
  • Provides comfortable braking experience independent of the load status
save fuel

  • Optimizes vehicle uptime through reduced service and maintenance efforts
  • Increases vehicle efficiency through optimized brake wear

Offers a wide choice of value-adding functionalities without any need for additional hardware
time to market

Accelerates time-to-market with highly cost and time-efficient application process

Provides full-electric and hybrid-driven commercial vehicles with optimal energy recovery
roll stability control

Comes with integrated state-of-the-art stability control system ESCsmart™
Onguard

Connects with OnGuard™ (Advanced Emergency Brake System) & TailGUARD™ (Reversing Collision Avoidance System) seamlessly
easily adapts

Adapts easily to a wide range of commercial vehicle types, different drivelines as well as individual customer needs

How EBS functions

The advanced brake control solution transfers the driver’s deceleration request electronically to all braking system components to shorten response time, balance brake forces and provide efficient brake management between service and endurance brakes. Thereby, it provides comfortable braking experience independent of the load status and enhances driver comfort.

ZF‘s EBS operates with electronic signals. The EBS electronic control unit controls the system through these signals and can communicate with the individual components at any time. The valves on the brake cylinders generate the required braking pressure according to the control signals.

Speed sensors installed on the wheels of the vehicle for integrated ABS function constantly provide the EBS with up-to-date wheel speed information. Different integrated brake management functions detect any deviations from normal driving conditions and intervene in the driving process in the event of hazards. Apart from improving safety, ZF’s EBS function also optimises driving comfort and minimizes lining wear.

The ZF difference

World’s leading braking system supplier for commercial vehicles

Industry’s first standardized EBS for full-electric and hybrid driven commercial vehicles
cost savings

Experienced engineers support customers across the globe throughout the application process

As a global leader in manufacturing braking solutions for commercial vehicles, ZF’s products have stood the test of time. With exceptional brake performance this market-leading Electronic Braking System (EBS) provides the full range of brake control functions for tough commercial vehicle applications.

The globally-proven braking solution enables on-time delivery of cargo that contribute to increased profits and maximizing customer satisfaction. EBS significantly maximizes driver & vehicular safety, improves vehicle efficiency and lowers operational costs.

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