MICO adds ABS, traction control
MICO Inc introduces the Full-Power Brake System with ABS and Traction Control to provide added control for multi-wheeled vehicles operating both on and off-highway. The system enhances vehicle stability while decreasing stopping distances and improving acceleration under low-traction conditions. As many as eight wheels can be controlled independently of the others, which makes the system easily adaptable to four-, six-, and eight-wheeled vehicles.
The electronic control unit (ECU) monitors wheel speed and brake line pressures with sensors added to the machine. When wheel lock-up or wheel slip conditions exist, the electronic control unit's embedded software algorithms determine the current needed at the electrohydraulic control valves to improve the operator's control of the vehicle. System status outputs are provided to light ABS and low traction lamps for operator warning and to meet on-highway regulations.
Besides controlling outputs, the embedded program in the ECU allows it to communicate via CAN (controller area network) with a laptop computer running Windows 2000 or XP. Communication between the electronic control unit and the laptop requires a USB-to-CAN dongle and Diagnostic Interface Software on the laptop. The Diagnostic Interface has password-protected user levels to allow access to viewing diagnostic information and modifying system parameters.
E-mail David Ewel at [email protected] for full details.
Abex medium-duty brake product line grows
The Abex line of commercial-grade brake products for medium-duty vehicles has been expanded to include more than 3,500 hard parts such as wheel cylinders, master cylinders, rotors, drums, remanufactured calipers and other brake hydraulics, cables, and hardware.
Abex brake products are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corp.
The expanded medium-duty product line extends well beyond Abex branded disc brake pads and shoes to include loaded remanufactured calipers, unloaded remanufactured calipers, brake hoses, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, rotors, drums, hardware kits, power assist units and other components offered by Federal-Mogul. For more details, access www.federalmogul.com.
The Brake Man's pre-cured pads are Super
Improve braking performance and reduce pedal effort with Super Brake pre-cured brake pads from The Brake Man. Featuring an increased coefficient of friction, Super Brake pads offer rapid break-in and last up to three times longer than OEM pads. Plus, they won't fade under repeated/extended braking, making them ideal for all performance and heavy-duty applications. Super Brake pads are available to fit all factory calipers, and no modifications to the existing brake system are required. For even better braking performance, Super Brake rotors are also available.
Access www.thebrakeman.com for further information.