![]() It can be used in “failsafe” mode just by implementing the pedal travel sensor on the unit and powering it up. In the video the GEN 1 iBooster is shown and used in later Model S cars with Autopilot, in the model X, Chevrolet Bolt and Malibu and the Honda CR-V. IBooster: Finally the iBooster made by Bosch. And searching for and using 25 years old parts was not really an option. However I could not find any of the components new. In terms of weight of the car that could match quite nice. Advantage is that it is quite a stand alone system and I could even also easily implement the ABS. Lexus: First I looked into the systems used in a Lexus since they have a ‘drive by wire’ philosophy, but it turned out it would require re-using multiple components.įord: The first type Ford Scorpio (1985-1994) had an electric brake booster. ![]() My next question was: what cars have electric assisted power brakes and looked into a couple of options. The way forward was electric power brakes. Electric power brakes, that seemed ideal, just power it with 12V and have assistance like the power steering.Since I already had electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) that was not really an option either. Hydroboost, where oil pressure from the steering pump is being used for power braking.One of the downsides is the price of around € 1500 and in my case modifications required. For example from ABS Powerbrakes you can buy their “ Electric High Power Electric Brake System“. Stand alone hydraulic pump, matching master cylinder and accumulator.Moving away from vacuum assisted power brakes can also be very relevant for muscle cars or hot-rods where vacuum pressure or space (or both) are limited. I definitely wanted to prevent the sound of “prrrrr” when you switch on the car and looked into alternatives. In some cases it might be a valid and low cost solution while accepting inferior braking performance and noise. In my previous post on vacuum assisted power brakes I looked into vacuum pump.
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