EPB: Revolutionary braking from TRW

Over the last 30 years braking technology has advanced considerably, with innovations like disc brakes and ABS making all our vehicles safer. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the basic parking brake. And neither have its functions or safety systems.

That’s why TRW has introduced their revolutionary Electric Park Brake (EPB). We believed that the time had come for change, with a need for a parking brake to match the technology of modern vehicles. A parking brake that was safer and more driver-friendly.

Braking in a whole new way

The mechanical action of the current parking brake makes it completely reliant on the brake being applied by the driver. With the EPB, we added increased safety features that turned the parking brake into an advanced system that provides safety without you having to think about it.

With this in mind we engineered the EPB, a Colette caliper with an integrated electronic

controlled actuator. Now instead of a bulky handbrake lever in the centre console, you simply have a small switch, putting complete parking safety at your fingertips. And with added features including automatic application preventing vehicle roll back on a hill, the new EPB really is the next generation in parking brake.

TRW’s unique position as an OE pioneer means they are a major supplier to vehicle manufacturers. The full and comprehensive EPB range has now been introduced to TRW’s Aftermarket programme covering vehicles including the Audi A4, VW Passat, Renault Megane etc.

TRW’s EPB enhances vehicle safety and improves driver comfort. In addition EPB also provides a number of other features:

TRW easycheck is the perfect partner to EPB. Service and maintain EPB, with caliper operation and recalibration of the system and components. This simple hand-held electronic service tool is perfect for garages of all sizes, with an impressive range of functions.

Completely portable, TRW easycheck allows you to read and clear fault codes, along with carrying out service tasks on the spot, saving you both time and money.

• Simple - TRW easycheck is simple to use and requires no special training
• Versatile - buy one or more of the available functions and add more anytime you need them
• Future-proof - TRW easycheck is continually updated. Purchasing updates will allow you to keep in touch with your

Along with extensive braking and EPB coverage, TRW easycheck also reads and clears fault codes and carries out service tasks for:

• Climate: Automatic climate control systems
• Scan: EOBD and manufacturer specific fault codes
• Service: Service interval data and service light reset
• SRS: Airbag and pre-tensioner systems

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