- Breame Sensify brakes are fully electric
- He announced that the first car would be produced with them
- It is not yet known which car brand will use them
The biggest automotive revolution in years, or a serious decline in safety? That’s what drivers are wondering after parts maker Brembo announced its Sensify electric braking system will be integrated into a production car, saying goodbye to traditional hydraulic brakes.
Breame says Sensify uses data from the vehicle, driver and environment (such as road conditions) to independently apply appropriate braking force to each wheel. According to the company, the system is safer because it gives a greater feeling of stability compared to traditional braking and leads to a smoother braking experience, eliminating the panic that causes nervous passengers to grab a handle, according to Breame.
He also claims this system is easier to maintain because it doesn’t require brake fluid and is apparently easier on your tires.
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While it’s currently remaining tight-lipped about who’s behind the vehicle that will deploy Sensify – although we know it’s worked with Tesla, Ferrari and Maserati – the product page FAQ highlights Sensify’s usefulness in autonomous vehicles, particularly in a fleet that may share driving data between multiple vehicles, so I wouldn’t be surprised if Sensify’s customer has big autonomous vehicle ambitions.
An accident waiting to happen?
Seeing this story on my timeline today, my first reaction matched that of many people online: “Surely that can’t be safe.”
Although our technology is normally incredibly reliable, we have all encountered problems. Normally, these issues are a minor frustration for a few minutes, but if there’s an electrical hiccup when you try to brake, the consequences could be much more problematic.
But after spending a little time thinking about it, a power cutoff system isn’t as scary as it seems at first glance.
First, many of us probably don’t use our hydraulic brakes often in 2026 – hybrid and electric vehicles still have them, but also offer regenerative braking that slows the car while charging, and many drivers rely on them for their daily commute.
Second, it’s not like the hydraulic brakes are perfect. They wear out parts and can also break down or have reduced efficiency if not maintained properly.
As for security, Breame has been working on this technology for years, it was first introduced five years ago in 2021, so hopefully it will have fixed various issues by now. Additionally, cars are heavily regulated. If a manufacturer wants to deploy this technology, it is probably safe to say that it has the necessary safeguards to convince regulators that it is safe to use.
As with any new technology, we’ll have to wait and see how the rollout progresses, but if things go the way Breame hopes, 2026 could be the beginning of the end for hydraulic brakes.
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