Automated parking brake system (APB-M)

This system reduces the risk of inadvertent roll away compared to conventional manually operated parking brake systems. A button replaces the mechanical apply mechanism to gain additional space within the passenger compartment.

Safety and Comfort
Automated vehicle hold (AVH) and automated vehicle release (AVR) are value added features that provide ease of vehicle operation during hill starts and holds.

AVH (Automated vehicle hold ): Prevents vehicle roll through
an automatic hydraulic brake pressure build. The release of the parking brake is also automatic.
AVR (Automated vehicle release): Eases the hill start through the brake release (hydraulic or APB-M) depending on incli- nation, position of the accelerator pedal, coupler and gear status.

Controlled deceleration for parking brake (CDP) takes over
the statutory emergency braking function when operated dynamically. Thanks to the compatibility with ABS and ESP® systems, the vehicle comes to a controlled stop without locking the wheels.

Flexibility
APB-M is available for IPS21 (Inboard Pin Slider) and ZOH (Zero Offset Harmonized) caliper designs.

Our mission

We are constantly pushing the boundaries to find the next leap forward in automotive equipment, whether it's smarter engine management systems, proactive electronics or more effective braking systems.

We've come a long way - our list of patents represent milestones in the development of the modern vehicle, however there is still a long way to go, and our engineers are working round the clock on the key components to make driving even safer.

Whatever happens, you can rest assured Bosch will continue to be the decisive technological driving force behind the intelligent safety systems of the future - as it is today with ABS, TCS, ESP or APB-M.