Brake systems must be designed to meet the specific needs of their host vehicles.
For Tesla’s Model 3 to earn a passing grade, the braking system had to be patched and improved.
This year’s CVSA focused on the need for more education for brake technicians, as well as for drivers and manufacturers.
The following examples show the various systems associated with brakes that may experience dangerous failures.
This tour of offbeat vehicles with braking issues shows that there is no limit to the number of problems that can occur, or the types of manufacturers that need to be careful.
Read MoreThe following three brake issues led to either huge recalls or high fines.
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Greening and 6th Gear will work with the Dutch RDW to help manufacturers with the application process.
Read MoreThe move toward autonomous brakes sometimes focuses on the consumer side of the market – but what about professional fleets?
Read MoreHere are a few looks at parking brake technology – where it’s going and its current state.
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The European safety agency Euro NCAP is working on a new method to test vehicles that come equipped with autonomous driver assist systems.
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Though passenger vehicles and commercial trucks have gotten consistently more reliable over the years, they still require regular maintenance and high-quality, properly tested components in order to function properly.
Read MoreFrom leaking brake lines to computer bugs, potential issues with cars’ brakes run the gamut. This recent sampling shows a few of these problems.
Read MoreBraking issues can strike anywhere – even in the high-performance world of Formula 1 racing. Drivers are reporting overheating brakes.
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