In theory, the new inboard brake system could last the lifetime of the vehicle, at least according to Mercedes engineers
The solution would allow vehicles to use fully enclosed wheels to improve aerodynamics. Water cooling could be used to ensure the brakes don't get too hot. Mercedes -Benz is looking to reimagine how mechanical brakes work on electric vehicles and has developed a system that shifts the brakes in-board, reducing unsprung mass along with other benefits.
It would also allow for fully-enclosed wheels to be used, boosting aerodynamics and improving range. These new-age brakes work slightly differently than normal ones. A circular brake pad is mated to the driveshaft, and two discs would clamp against it. Small trays could then be implemented to catch all the brake dust. As the brakes are fully enclosed within the motor transmission unit, they would get very hot, with Mercedes-Benz potentially using water cooling to solve this problem.
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