For many years, a parking brake was a relatively simple mechanism - a lever, some cables and brake shoes or pads. But at TRW we marry innovation with safety – and took the technology to the next level.
By consolidating the brake caliper (the Colette) with an integrated electronic controlled actuator – TRW’s unique Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) was born.
No levers, no cables – no chance of forgetting to engage the parking brake.
Just a single switch, allowing you to control the brake with the tip of your finger. Simple.
As inventor and pioneer of this technology in our Original Equipment business, TRW has an extremely high market share with the Vehicle Manufacturers.
And the good news for the aftermarket is that this part is now available to buy as a replacement part.
Our aftermarket offer comprises more than 20 part numbers, and caters for marques and models from the Audi A4, through to the Volvo S80 and the VW Passat.
Safety, comfort and convenience
TRW’s EPB enhances vehicle safety as well as improving driver comfort and convenience. In addition to providing an improved way of applying the parking brake, EPB also provides a number of further features:
- Drive away assist – upon vehicle acceleration, the park brake releases automatically
- Hill hold – prevents vehicle rollback on a hill until the driver accelerates
- Dynamic deceleration – combined with TRW’s Electronic Stability Control, allows for full four wheel ABS emergency braking
- Rear wheel un-locker – guarantees complete stability under emergency braking
- Brake wear sensing without additional warning cable – alerts the driver to worn pads
- Automatic application – EPB automatically activates when driver’s door is open or ignition is off
So, now you have this fantastic improved braking system – how do you service it without going to a main dealer and paying for expensive, specialist diagnostic assistance?
With TRW’s new hand-held service tool for garages – that’s how!
Perfect partners – EPB and TRW easycheck
With an impressive range of ‘build as you go’ functions, the TRW easycheck tool is the perfect partner to TRW’s EPB. Service and maintain EPB, with caliper operation and recalibration of the system and components.
Completely portable, TRW easycheck allows you to read and clear fault codes, along with carrying out service tasks on the spot, saving you both time and money.
TRW easycheck has 100% EOBD coverage from Alfa to the Z4.
Simple: TRW easycheck is simple to use and requires no special training.
Versatile: Buy one or more of the available functions and add more anytime you need them.
Future-proof: TRW easycheck is continually updated. Purchasing updates will allow you to keep in touch with your customers.
Along with extensive braking and EPB coverage, TRW easycheck also reads and clears fault codes and carries out service tasks for:
- Climate: Automatic climate control systems
- Scan: EOBD and manufacturer specific fault codes
- Service: Service interval data and service light reset
- SRS: Airbag and pre-tensioner systems
From our innovative EPB and versatile TRW easycheck service tool to a comprehensive range of pads and discs, TRW is truly your one-stop shop for Safety in braking, steering and suspension and diagnosis.