As electric vehicles continue to evolve, parking brake systems are becoming smarter and more integrated. At SiA & Jinhao, our rear axle solutions come equipped with two advanced electronic parking options: EPB (Electric Parking Brake) and EMB (Electro-Mechanical Brake).

So, what's the difference—and how do you choose?

🔹 EPB – Electric Parking Brake
EPB systems use an electric actuator to apply a mechanical lock on the brakes, typically triggered by a button. EPB is widely adopted for its simplicity, reliability, and ease of integration into light-duty electric vehicles such as golf carts, LSVs, and e-forklifts.

Key Features:

• Electronic control via MCU or CAN

• Cost-effective and compact

• Safe, proven solution for low-speed EVs

🔹 EMB – Electro-Mechanical Brake
EMB systems are fully motor-driven and eliminate hydraulic or mechanical linkages. Each brake actuator applies pressure directly, allowing precise, independent wheel control and rapid response.

Key Advantages:

• Faster response and smoother operation

• Intelligent per-wheel braking

• Supports advanced features like regenerative braking

🔸 Which Should You Choose?

• For standard electric utility vehicles with moderate performance needs, EPB offers great value and simplicity.

• For high-performance or intelligent EV platforms, especially those requiring fine control or brake-by-wire systems, EMB is the ideal choice.

Both EPB and EMB options are fully supported in our rear axle assemblies—designed for seamless integration into electric powertrain systems.

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