North American Brake Systems Market about to Experience an Upswing as New Technologies Come to the Fore

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49043) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: North American OE Brake Systems Markets to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled 'North American Original Equipment Brake Systems Markets' provides detailed analysis of the foundation brake and electronic brake systems markets. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: disc/drum and disc/disc systems, hydraulically and electrically actuated systems, and antilock brake and stability control systems. Traction control systems, emergency brake assist systems, electronic brake force distribution systems, and mechanical and electric parking brakes are briefly discussed.

Market Sectors

Expert analysts thoroughly examine the following sectors in this research:

-- Foundation brake systems

-- Electronic brake systems

Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

-- Hydraulic, electrohydraulic, full electric

-- Antilock brake systems, electronic stability control systems

Market Overview

The once-stodgy brake systems market is about to experience an upswing. Not only has a transition from antilock brake systems to stability control systems begun, but hydraulic foundation brakes look set to be replaced by electrohydraulic and full-electric systems. Electrohydraulic systems that retain conventional calipers on the front wheels while using electric calipers on the rear wheels will allow vehicle makers and buyers to gain experience with electric braking technology. Once customers have gained confidence in electric brakes, full-electric systems are likely to follow. At one time, it was thought that full-electric systems would work only with 36/42-volt automotive electrical systems, but Siemens VDO Automotive introduced its 12/14-volt & Electronic Wedge Brake in late 2005. Thus, full-electric brakes do not have to wait for the much-delayed upgrading of automotive electrical systems.

Frost & Sullivan's new service, North American OE Brake Systems Markets, is segmented into two core chapters - one on foundation brake systems and one on electronic brake systems. Each chapter quantifies its market segments, forecasting unit shipments, average prices, and revenues to 2012. Additionally, market drivers and restraints as well as market and technology trends are covered. Industry challenges and market participants are discussed in a Total Market chapter.

1. Executive Summary

2. Total OE Brake Systems Markets

3. Foundation Brake Systems Markets

4. Electronic Brake Systems Markets

5. Appendix

6. Decision Support Database

List Of Figures

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Source: Frost & Sullivan