Many mechanics are gradually becoming aware of the weaknesses that often - after too short a time - lead to defective EPB calipers (Electronic Parking Brake). All too often, a basic mechanically well-functioning caliper is replaced and scrapped on that background. How nice would it be if there was an alternative. The good news is - there is!
At Budweg, with headquarter and production in Denmark and more than 40 years of experience in cultivating quality and development of competencies within brake calipers, they have taken matters into their own hands. The results obtained speak for themselves and therefore Budweg also gives a 5 year guarantee on their EPB calipers. Find out more about in what way Budweg calipers have been improved in this article.
Reinforcement of the calipers plastic housing preventing water and dirt from entering
A weak spot for many EPB calipers is the plastic housing, which encapsulates the electronics of the caliper. By reinforcing the construction of the plastic housing - including adding a longer and stronger "fin" on the side of the housing, this problem is significantly reduced.
- The length of the “fin” was extended from 10 mm to 50 mm on Budweg models
- The thickness of the “fin” was increased from 4 mm to 6.5 mm
The EPB-unit to the left in the picture is from Budweg, whereas the unit to the right is a competing product. The reinforcing of the fin adds more structure and stability to the areas of the housing which are exposed to the highest degree of mechanical forces.
Improved EPB motors with metal gears
Another weak spot is the planet gears used on EPB calipers. Some early EPB calipers have been designed and delivered with plastic gears - since then it has become more common to use more durable metal gears. All Budweg calipers are with planet gears made of metal. The difference can be seen in the pictures.
To the left is an EPB engine from Budweg - and to the right a competing product
The reinforced fin on Budweg's EPB housing (see red marking) adds more structure and stability to the areas of the housing which are exposed to the highest degree of mechanical forces
Budweg only uses planet gears made of metal
The main reason why Budweg only uses metal gears is that benchmarking tests have shown fractures on gears made of plastic after just 75,000 activations of the EPB brake. Budweg products, on the other hand, withstand a minimum of 100,000 activations.
The best solution for the wholesaler, car repair shop and car owner
When a defective EPB caliper needs to be replaced, there is every good reason to replace it with a Budweg caliper. Both the car owner, the repair shop and the wholesaler are guaranteed a quality product with a long service life and a 5-year guarantee.
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