Brake System

Creating Safer Automobiles with Improved Brake Systems

Brakes are often considered the most crucial systems in vehicles as they employ energy-absorbing mechanisms to convert vehicle movement into heat necessary to stop wheel rotation in dangerous scenarios. The reliable, proper functioning of braking systems ensures optimal safety for end-use consumers. Therefore, safety regulations and standards are critical as manufacturers produce next-generation mobility. 

Manufacturers are challenged to develop advanced brake systems in vehicles to improve accident prevention and overall safety. However, these complex systems require high-quality materials that boost mechanical strength, control, and friction resistance. Syensqo provides the automotive industry with specialized products designed to maximize the safety and reliability of brake systems. Our industry-proven brands support the unique needs of the most intricate brake system components.

Innovative Products for Brake Systems

Our extensive portfolio of solutions for brake systems enables manufacturers to produce effective, safer automobiles. Our materials offer key performance and mechanical benefits to the complex components of brake systems. Syensqo’s portfolio of solutions includes the industry-proven KetaSpire® PEEK, Amodel® PPA, Ryton® PPS, Ixef® PARA, Torlon® PAI, Tecnoflon® FKM, and Fomblin®PFPE.

Brake systems are composed of a variety of complex components, and manufacturers rely on the highest-quality materials to safeguard consumer automobiles. Syensqo remains a leading supplier in the automotive industry and provides specialty materials to enhance brake system components such as anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), electronic hydraulic brakes (EHB), electronic parking brakes (EPB), e-motors for brakes, master cylinder housing/pistons, brake pads and grease.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Anti-lock systems prevent wheels from locking up during emergency stops by detecting differences in wheel speeds, then rapidly pulsing brakes until the wheel turns at the same speed as the others. Syensqo’s  Amodel^® PPA reinforces the stability and strength of vital components of ABS such as motor end caps and holders and accumulators. Additionally, solenoid valves in ABS can benefit from KetaSpire^® PEEK and Torlon^® PAI.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Electronic stability control systems automatically activate brakes during critical or perilous driving scenarios so the driver maintains control. Since their rod seals and plungers take a toll, are expensive to produce, have a complex hydraulic control, manufacturers trust KetaSpire^® PEEK for higher mechanical strength and smoother surface materials for enhanced performance and processing.

Electronic Hydraulic Brakes

Vacuum-free electro-hydraulic brake boosters are applied to hybrid and electric vehicles and ICE vehicles where reinforcement of the autonomous emergency braking system is needed. Electronic hydraulic brakes offer regenerative braking capabilities and when united with ABS/ESC systems, they offer support for all driver-assist functions. Ryton^®PPS and Amodel^® PPA are used for key components in electronic hydraulic brakes such as gears in actuation devices.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Electronic parking brakes can replace the manual parking brake lever operated by feet. It provides consistent brake engagement, less maintenance, convenience and more sensitive feedback. Gears in EPBs have a weak point in the weld line that presents a major challenge for manufacturers. With higher mechanical strength and support on film injection molding, Amodel^® PPA prevents weld lines in gear.

E-Motors for Brakes

Trends for design engineers of e-motors for brakes favor temperature resistance, low moisture absorption, high electrical insulation and chemical resistance. Syensqo’s Amodel^® PPA enables better electrical properties in humid environments and better heat shock cycle resistance.

Master Cylinder Housing/Pistons

Clutch cylinder housing and pistons face unique challenges due to their operating conditions. From its high cost and weight to its exposure to chemicals, master cylinder housing and pistons require specialized materials to ensure longevity. Syensqo’s advanced materials provide excellent benefits such as high stiffness, chemical resistance, low water absorption, smooth surfaces for low friction, lightweighting capabilities, and more.

Brake Pads

Brake pads apply pressure to the rotor connected to automobile wheels. Because OEMs seek higher mechanical strength materials to ensure processing ease and enhanced gear, Tecnoflon^® FKM powders are trusted industry-proven solutions.

Grease

The grease used to ensure brake system components operate correctly requires many performance and mechanical requirements. They assure higher mechanical strength, maximized heat generation, food crosslinking, and noise reduction. Fomblin^®PFPE is the solution to grease and other lubricant materials in brake systems.