Mercedes developed new braking technology for electric vehicles
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electric vehicles, regenerative braking Thanks to this, it does not require much traditional friction braking. For this reason, Volkswagen argues that drum brakes for the rear wheels are sufficient even in its electric vehicles with very powerful engines. The company says that most of the braking is done from the front wheel and uses drum brakes instead of disc at the rear to reduce costs.
How does the system work?
Mercedes has now taken this one step further and integrated the braking system into the drive unit. However, the company did not take a traditional disc or drum brake setup and place it inside the drive unit. Instead, he completely redesigned braking. In this system The disc is cooled by water and does not rotate. The circular brake pad rotates with the engine. There is also no conventional caliper and deceleration is achieved by pushing the circular brake pad onto the hard disk. Mercedes states that this system will not require maintenance throughout the life of the vehicle and that all brake dust produced is kept within the system in a compartment that does not need to be emptied.
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What are its other advantages?
Mercedes argues that the system has many advantages, apart from being “virtually maintenance-free”. Since the disk is cooled by water There is no decrease in braking performance under intense use. In addition, by reducing the weight in the suspension system It improves roadholding. Another advantage is that it allows the placement of fully enclosed and aerodynamic wheels. The system also reduces brake noise and It prevents the problem of brake discs rusting.
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