article thumbnail

How Electric Vehicle Power Steering Helps Extend EV Battery Life

Brake & Front End

Unlike traditional hydraulic power steering systems, EPS utilizes electric motors and electronic control units to assist the driver in steering the vehicle. Electric power steering systems are designed to be more energy-efficient compared to their hydraulic counterparts.

article thumbnail

Simplifying AWD Systems

Brake & Front End

Many of these AWD systems were able to utilize the brakes and sensors in the wheel ends to better control the power of the AWD system. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. Many vehicles were no longer equipped with limited slip and Torsen differentials at the axles. So, what happened?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Limited-Slip Differentials And Diagnostics

Brake & Front End

Some SUVs and performance all-wheel-drive cars and trucks are utilizing what looks like a locked differential, but the system has clutch packs on the sides of the differential. The torque-vectoring differentials can control the amount of power going to each wheel connected to the axle using hydraulics or electric solenoids.

article thumbnail

How electric vehicle power steering is used to extending EV battery life

Tire Review Magazine

Unlike traditional hydraulic power steering systems, EPS utilizes electric motors and electronic control units to assist the driver in steering the vehicle. Electric power steering systems are designed to be more energy-efficient compared to their hydraulic counterparts.

article thumbnail

3 Common EV Brake Issues and How to Solve Them After Automotive School

Automotive Training Centre

Look out for False Low Brake Fluid Alarm After Automotive School As learned in automotive school , many EVs utilize a hydraulic braking system similar to traditional cars, but with a twist. Brake discs rust due to infrequent use, as you’ll learn in automotive school.

article thumbnail

Reading The Brake Pads For Safety And Profit

Brake & Front End

To correct this kind of wear, take the same steps as fixing outer pad wear as well as inspecting the hydraulic brake system and the caliper for residual pressure and guide pin hole or piston boot damage, respectively. If the caliper is a two-piston floating design, the pad can become bent and even cause a hydraulic failure.

article thumbnail

Brake Pad Diagnostics

Brake & Front End

To correct this kind of wear, take the same steps as fixing outer pad wear as well as inspect the hydraulic brake system and caliper for residual pressure and guide pin hole or piston boot for damage, respectively. If the caliper is a two-piston floating design, the pad can become bent and eventually cause a hydraulic failure.