I was talking with someone about how the Volt's brake system works and how the high pressure accumulator would provide stopping power even if the car lost all power, and that got me wondering:
The new Autopilot cars all use the Bosch iBooster, right?
That's a 12V drive motor geared directly to the master cylinder piston, yes?
So what happens if the car loses 12V power?
Do you lose all brake assist immediately? (I assume Tesla designed so this wouldn't happen...)
It there a small battery or capacitor in the iBooster module that gives brake assist for the emergency stop?
Inquiring minds want to know...
Walter
The new Autopilot cars all use the Bosch iBooster, right?
That's a 12V drive motor geared directly to the master cylinder piston, yes?
So what happens if the car loses 12V power?
Do you lose all brake assist immediately? (I assume Tesla designed so this wouldn't happen...)
It there a small battery or capacitor in the iBooster module that gives brake assist for the emergency stop?
Inquiring minds want to know...
Walter