The rapid electrification of the European passenger car fleet has, understandably, led many workshop owners, mechanics and consumers to wonder how battery-electric and hybrid vehicles will change maintenance and repair processes.
Not surprisingly, most of this attention is focused on vehicle powertrain technologies and the shift from internal combustion engines (ICE) to lithium-ion battery packs. But there are profound changes in other vehicle systems, including brakes, where comparatively heavier electric and hybrid vehicles (EHV) pose new demands that bring new opportunities for well-trained aftermarket professionals.
And make no mistake, the changes represented in EHV brake systems require specialized training and equipment beyond the reach of do-it-yourselfers. Performing a brake repair on a battery-electric or hybrid vehicle is a job for professionals only!