Brakes

How does the iBooster actually perform in failsafe mode? Some real world test results from a Volvo Amazon and Volvo 240. Read more : iBooster performance testing »

The iBooster made by Bosch is used in many modern cars. Most well known example probably is the Tesla Model S for the GEN1 and the Tesla Model 3 for the GEN2. But did you know at least 10 other cars are also using the iBooster? Below an overview of iBooster donor vehicles. iBooster used … Read more

Wouldn’t it be great if we could use the iBooster can-bus? The quest for controlling and reverse engineering it has started. Check the status and contribute. Read more : iBooster CAN-BUS research »

Using an iBooster in your own car is very attractive. This article explains wiring the iBooster GEN1 and GEN2 in detail. Our connector kit makes that even easier. Read more : Wiring the iBooster »

Using and installing a Bosch iBooster from a Tesla in your own car can increase breaking performance. There are various ways of mounting it. Read more : Installing the iBooster »

Electric power brakes in my view are superior over vacuum assisted ones. What are the options? In this post I’ll compare some. Spoiler: I believe the Tesla / Bosch iBooster is the best way forward in electric car conversions or even muscle cars or hot-rods. Read more : Electric power brakes »

In a car converted to electric there is no motor vacuum available. Most straightforward solution is to use an electric vacuum pump. Unfortunately these are noisy. I have looked at a few and tested a Mes-Dea and Hella. Spoiler: I prefer electric power brakes. Read more : Vacuum pump for power brakes »