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Originally Posted by RowanBuds
Does this mean brake-by-wire is coming now?
I hope not.
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This new M8 has a "semi brake by wire" system in that the link between the brake pedal and master/central brake actuator is fully electronic (wires & electronic signals) but from there, the link between the master brake actuator and the individual brake calipers at each wheel is hydraulic with electronic controls.
In a truly full brake by wire system, the link from the brake pedal all the way to the individual brake calipers at each wheel is fully electronic/digital. That would mean that the brake pads on the brake calipers would have to be activated by electric motors rather than hydraulic pressure. Believe me, though such a system is not ready for "prime time" yet, things are definitely heading in that direction.
