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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution - Improves Functioning of Antilock Brakes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) is a modern brake technology that works in tandem with Antilock Braking System (ABS) to optimise braking performance. This sophisticated system automatically distributes the force evenly to all four car wheels based on the road conditions, weather conditions, car speed, rear load conditions, number of passengers, weight of the car as well as available traction. This distribution of pressure on each wheel maximizes braking power whilst maintaining steering control and road stability.
EBD was designed somewhere in mid 1990s to improve brake force distribution between the front and rear wheels, in a view to maximize stopping power with special emphasis on situations where the car carries heavy load.
EBD was designed somewhere in mid 1990s to improve brake force distribution between the front and rear wheels, in a view to maximize stopping power with special emphasis on situations where the car carries heavy load.
How EBD Works
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution always works in conjunction with the antilock brakes. It completely differs from traditional braking technology.
Talking about the traditional braking technology, when brake is applied, the brake fluid passes to the brake cylinder where the pressure of the fluid pushes the piston out. This further pushes out the brake pads and causes them to rub against the caliper. This rubbing creates friction and results in locking of the wheels. To improve the stopping power antilock brakes were introduced to monitor individual wheel speed and prevent wheel lock up. The force that prevents wheel lock up comes from the braking circuit that detects extreme and rapid deceleration in any of the four car wheels.
Further it was realised that different amount of braking force is required to lock a wheel rotating on different types of road surfaces. This requirement was fulfilled with the introduction of electronic brakeforce distribution that detects different road and speed conditions. For example, if a car takes a corner turn, one wheel of the car may be on mud, and the remaining three on a smooth road surface. Under this situation, the wheel on the mud requires a different pressure than the one on the road for efficient performance.
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution works electronically to monitor such conditions through installed sensors. These sensors are designed and installed to monitor the movement of the wheels and distribution of pressure in response to the conditions met. The regulation and functioning of the EBD is controlled by the ABS Electronic Control Unit. Together, both these innovative car technologies help to optimize braking performance and provide a more precise braking under all possible conditions.
Talking about the traditional braking technology, when brake is applied, the brake fluid passes to the brake cylinder where the pressure of the fluid pushes the piston out. This further pushes out the brake pads and causes them to rub against the caliper. This rubbing creates friction and results in locking of the wheels. To improve the stopping power antilock brakes were introduced to monitor individual wheel speed and prevent wheel lock up. The force that prevents wheel lock up comes from the braking circuit that detects extreme and rapid deceleration in any of the four car wheels.
Further it was realised that different amount of braking force is required to lock a wheel rotating on different types of road surfaces. This requirement was fulfilled with the introduction of electronic brakeforce distribution that detects different road and speed conditions. For example, if a car takes a corner turn, one wheel of the car may be on mud, and the remaining three on a smooth road surface. Under this situation, the wheel on the mud requires a different pressure than the one on the road for efficient performance.
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution works electronically to monitor such conditions through installed sensors. These sensors are designed and installed to monitor the movement of the wheels and distribution of pressure in response to the conditions met. The regulation and functioning of the EBD is controlled by the ABS Electronic Control Unit. Together, both these innovative car technologies help to optimize braking performance and provide a more precise braking under all possible conditions.
EBD and Wheel Locking
EBD and wheel locking are closely associated to each other. This new electronic technology helps to prevent wheel lock up and eventually the possibilities of car skidding. Whether the braking is in straight line or at corners or under load, EBD reduces the chance of locking.
If a car driver applies brake with a regular braking technology while driving in a straight line, rear wheels are susceptible to lock as they are under less force than the front wheels. In a similar situation EBD works in synergy with ABS to detect such a situation through signals received from the sensors. A signal is passed to the actuator to reduce the braking force on the rear wheels and prevent wheel locking.
In case of driving under load, EBD adjusts the braking force in accordance to the car weight, weight of the load in the car and even the number of passengers carried. It distributes force to the rear wheels with regard to the changes in the load shifting or deceleration.
In case of cornering, with traditional braking system, inner wheels are susceptible to locking. With EBD, the same wheels get precise amount of force to reduce the chances of locking.
If a car driver applies brake with a regular braking technology while driving in a straight line, rear wheels are susceptible to lock as they are under less force than the front wheels. In a similar situation EBD works in synergy with ABS to detect such a situation through signals received from the sensors. A signal is passed to the actuator to reduce the braking force on the rear wheels and prevent wheel locking.
In case of driving under load, EBD adjusts the braking force in accordance to the car weight, weight of the load in the car and even the number of passengers carried. It distributes force to the rear wheels with regard to the changes in the load shifting or deceleration.
In case of cornering, with traditional braking system, inner wheels are susceptible to locking. With EBD, the same wheels get precise amount of force to reduce the chances of locking.
