Braking systems have been continuously developed and improved throughout the last years. Major milestones were the introduction of antilock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability program. This reference book provides a detailed description of braking components and how they interact in electronic braking systems.
Author(s): Konrad Reif (eds.)
Series: Bosch Professional Automotive Information
Edition: 1
Publisher: Vieweg+Teubner Verlag
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 275
Tags: Engine Technology; Automotive Engineering
Front Matter....Pages I-VIII
Motor-vehicle safety....Pages 1-11
Basic principles of vehicle dynamics....Pages 12-27
Car braking systems....Pages 28-39
Car braking-system components....Pages 40-55
Wheel brakes....Pages 56-73
Antilock braking system (ABS)....Pages 74-93
Traction control system (TCS)....Pages 94-101
Electronic stability program (ESP)....Pages 102-123
Automatic brake functions....Pages 124-133
Hydraulic modulator....Pages 134-141
Sensors for Brake Control....Pages 142-153
Sensotronic brake control (SBC)....Pages 154-157
Active steering....Pages 158-161
Occupant protection systems....Pages 162-179
Driving assistance systems....Pages 180-185
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)....Pages 186-229
Parking systems....Pages 230-235
Instrumentation....Pages 236-241
Orientation methods....Pages 242-245
Navigation systems....Pages 246-253
Workshop technology....Pages 254-267
Back Matter....Pages 268-275