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TRW Electric Parking Brake EPB

KPS is pleased to announce the introduction of the TRW electric parking brake EPB range. TRW is the market leader for this type of technology and offers premium quality as standard. The following information provides an overview of how the system works, the safety concept behind the product and an idea of other features that some vehicles may have incorporated within the system. An overview of the TRW electric parking brake EPB product range can be seen below. The full range of products available with vehicle specific details can be obtained by calling us on 01582 723490 with your requirements, or ‘Contact Us’

TRW Product Range

KPS offers the following range of TRW OE electric parking brakes:

Audi A4
Audi A5
Audi A6
Audi A7
Audi A8
Audi Q3
Audi Q5
Audi R8
Bentley Continental
BMW 5series

BMW X3 (F25)
BMW Z4
Bugatti Veyron
Ford Galaxy
Ford Mondeo (2015)
Ford S-Max
Hyundai i40
Jaguar XK Sport (X152)
Lamborghini Gallardo
Lancia Thesis

Landrover Evoque (L538)
Landrover Freelander
Land Rover Discovery
Landrover Range Rover (L405)
Mercedes A Class (176)
Mercedes B Class (246)
Mercedes M Class (166)
Mercedes SL (231)
Mercedes SLK (172)
Nissan Qashqai

Porsche Macan
Renault Megane III
Renault Scenic
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volvo S60/V60
Volvo S 80
Volvo V70
Volvo XC90

The background: TRW Electric Parking Brake EPB

EPB ECU Safety concept

  • The EPB ECU is based on a 2 processor concept
  • 2 different micro processors calculate and control the actuation demand (diversity).
  • The switch signal is read and checked for validity by each processor independently.
  • Any actuation will only be processed when both processors calculate the same actuation demand.
  • The control demands of each processor will be compared via an inter-processor communication line. Each processor has the ability to disable the actuation in case of a fault.
  • Both actuators will be controlled independently and are separately fused.

Key features which may be incorporated into the TRW Electric Parking Brake system:

  • Drive away assist upon vehicle acceleration, the park brake releases
  • Hill Hold prevents vehicle rollback on a hill until the driver accelerates
  • Brake wear sensing alerts the driver to worn pads
  • Interface between the Electric Parking Brake switch and accelerator pedal prevents false-apply
  • Automatic parking brake function when driver’s door is opened