What is an electronic handbrake system?
Electronic handbrake is the technology that makes the handbrake work entirely electrically. This system can be identified by the letter P located in a circle near the gear lever or control panel. The electronic braking system serves the same purpose as conventional mechanical braking in maintaining user safety by preventing the driver from forgetting to apply the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped or parked.
Strengths and weaknesses of the electronic handbrake system
Strengths
Cars with electronic handbrakes are said to be safer and more optimal than cars with mechanical handbrakes. The driver can quickly and simply “pull” the electronic brake in case an emergency stop is required. The four-wheel hydraulic braking system is then activated through the body stabilization system.
The only technology that can assist with stopping and departing on ramps today is the electronic handbrake system. In particular, electronic brakes are capable of holding the brakes automatically when stopping on a slope as well as the ability to automatically release when the car is moving.
Electronic braking systems may not experience handbrake failures or brake jams if the vehicle owner does not maintain the vehicle regularly. This is possible thanks to advanced design and operation principles.
The driver can enjoy more comfort due to the electronic braking system that optimizes the cockpit space, making operation easy and convenient. This is also a factor that makes many high-end models equipped with electronic brakes rather than conventional handbrakes.
Weakness
Do công nghệ hiện đại và các hoạt động phức tạp hơn, phanh tay điện tử tốn nhiều chi phí sản xuất và bảo dưỡng hơn so với phanh cơ thông thường. Phanh điện tử có tuổi thọ ngắn hơn phanh cơ thông thường nếu chúng không được kiểm tra và bảo dưỡng định kỳ.
Ngoài ra, khi hết ắc quy, phanh tay điện tử có thể không hoạt động. Bên cạnh đó, khi sử dụng phanh điện tử, người lái xe đôi khi có thể nhận thấy một chút rung nhẹ trong xe.
*Nguồn: Vinfast