[s-cars] RE: big rear brakes

[Keith Maddock]

Toborg Michael (AC-SM/ESC5) <Michael.Toborg at us.bosch.com> wrote:
> 
> Mmmm, twin EHB units on that boat, Or as Daimler calls it SBC.

Was the reason for that
A) They couldnt get enough pressure/torque out of one brake system?
B) They weren't confident in EHB reliability ?
or
C) Technology for the sake of Technology?

> In addition to getting a lot more brake torque out of the package, the
> two calipers can be controlled out of phase with eachother so that the
> ABS performance is smoother.

How does that work?  Isn't the target of ABS to be a slip controller,
not a brake torque controller ?

Anyway, welcome to the list - are you in Farmington Hills then?

Cheers,
Keith
A2 / Livonia
95.5 S6 Avant , Emerald Green, MI plate "NBGRING"