What could go wrong? A fully electronic braking system is being built into a car for the first time

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Wed, 06 May 2026 16:37:00 +0000

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A fully electronic braking system is being built into a car for the first
time are we sure removing hydraulic brakes is a good idea?

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Breame's Sensify brakes are entirely electric It has announced the first car is being produced with them We don't yet know which car brand will use them The biggest car revolution in years, or a serious safety downgrade? Thats what drivers are wondering after parts manufacturer Brembo announced its all-electric Sensify braking-by-wire system is going into a production car saying goodbye to traditional
hydraulic brakes entirely.

Breame says Sensify uses data from the vehicle, the driver, and the environment (such as road conditions) to apply an appropriate braking force
to each wheel independently. According to the company the system is safer as it gives a greater sense of stability compared to traditional braking, and leads to a smoother braking experience eliminating the panic that causes nervous passengers to reach for a grip handle according to Breame. It also argues this system is easier to maintain because it doesnt require brake fluid, and its apparently easier on your tires. Article continues below You may like Tesla's controversial self-driving tech just got a green light in Europe Googles new Android Automotive update wants to control your car's 'brain' I took a ride in an Nvidia-powered autonomous Mercedes at GTC 2026 - and survived

While it is currently remaining tight-lipped on who is behind the vehicle
that will deploy Sensify though we know it has worked with Tesla, Ferrari, and Maserati the product page FAQ stresses the usefulness of Sensify in autonomous vehicles, especially in a fleet that can share driving data
between multiple vehicles, so I wouldnt be surprised if Sensifys customer has major autonomous vehicle ambitions. The Sensify system (Image credit: Breame) An accident waiting to happen? Seeing this story on my timeline today my initial reaction matched that of many online : Surely that cant be safe.

While our tech is normally incredibly reliable weve all experienced glitches. Normally these problems are a minor frustration for a few minutes, but if theres an electrical hiccup when youre trying to brake the consequences could be much more of a problem.

But as I spent a bit of time looking into things, an electrical breaking system isnt quite as scary as it first seems. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Firstly, a lot of us probably dont use our hydraulic brakes that often in
2026 hybrid and electric vehicles still have them, but also offer regenerative braking which slows the car while also recharging it, and a lot of drivers rely on that for their daily journeys.

Secondly its not like hydraulic brakes are perfect. They wear down parts, and can also fail or have reduced effectiveness if not looked after properly.

As for safety, Breame has been working on this tech for years, with it first being presented five years ago in 2021, so Id hope it would have various
kinks worked out by now. Plus cars are heavily regulated. If a manufacturer wants to deploy this tech theyre likely confident that it has the necessary fail safes to convince regulators its roadworthy.

As with all new tech well need to wait and see how the rollout progresses,
but if things go how Breame hopes, 2026 could be the beginning of the end for hydraulic brakes. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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