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Brembo Begins Production of Sensify, a Fluid‑Free Brake‑by‑Wire System

The supplier says the fluid‑free design replaces hydraulic lines with software‑controlled, wheel‑mounted actuators for software‑defined EVs.

Overview

  • Brembo said its Sensify brake‑by‑wire system has entered large‑scale production for a leading global automaker, with the brand and model kept confidential under a non‑disclosure agreement.
  • The company reported new contracts and forecast supply in the hundreds of thousands of units per year once more vehicles adopt the system.
  • Sensify removes brake fluid, lines, and a master cylinder, using a pedal sensor, electronic control units, and an actuator at each wheel to apply and fine‑tune braking force.
  • The software can update over the air, adjust pedal feel and braking response, and tie into driver‑assist features that manage stability and regenerative braking on EVs.
  • Brembo highlights safety and upkeep gains, citing dual ECUs for front and rear axles, redundant actuator windings, and the end of fluid changes or leak risks after a century of hydraulic brakes.