Brakes, Brake Control and Driver Assistance Systems Function, Regulation and Components /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Reif, Konrad (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Wiesbaden : Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden : Imprint: Springer Vieweg, 2014.
• Series: Bosch Professional Automotive Information
• Subjects: Engineering.; Automotive engineering.; Engines.; Machinery.; Engine Technology.; Automotive Engineering.

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 electr...

Table of Contents:

• Motor vehicle safety
• Basic principles of vehicle dynamics
• Car braking systems
• Car braking-system components
• Wheel brakes
• Antilock breaking systems
• Traction control system
• Electronic stability program
• Automatic brake functions
• Hydraulic modulator
• Sensors for brake control
• Sensotronic brake control
• Active steering
• Occupant protection systems
• Driver assistance systems
• Adaptive cruise control
• Parking systems
• Instrumentation
• Orientation methods
• Navigation systems
• Workshop technology.