[DeTomaso] Electric Parking Brake Caliper Actuator

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/3/12 19 02 34, boyd411 at gmail.com writes:


> One of the new hyundais is advertising their car with an electronically
> actuated e brake.
> 

>>>My 5-series BMW rental car had the same feature.

Actually, by definition it's not an emergency brake anymore--it's a parking 
brake.   If your brakes fail while underway, the OEM-style units won't do 
anything for you.   There's no lever to pull/pedal to step on to 
mechanically, manually actuate the brakes, and I don't think you can set the electric 
version while moving.

I guess governments have given up on the notion of backup braking system 
for emergency use while underway.   This makes an aftermarket electric system 
a viable thing for Panteras, I think?

Mike (whose Pantera has no parking brake...maybe now I can fix that?)