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WhichCar·Friday, 8 May 2026

Brake-by-wire one step closer to production

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Brake-by-wire systems, which replace traditional hydraulic brakes with computerised controls, are nearing production for new vehicles. This significant technological shift means future cars could feature fully software-controlled braking, impacting maintenance and driving dynamics for New Zealand motorists.

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A move to computerised brake-by-wire systems would eliminate the traditional hydraulic braking system, and be yet another move toward software-controlled motoring. The post Brake-by-wire one step closer to production first appeared on WhichCar .

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