- Brembo Sensify removes brake fluid and lets software control braking force at each wheel.
- The brake pedal becomes an input device rather than a direct mechanical command.
- Stronger EV regen could make friction brakes smoother, smaller, and longer-lasting.
The rise of software-driven electric vehicles is changing everything about cars—including how they brake. One thing that stuck with me about the Mercedes-Benz GLC EV was that its regenerative braking could handle over 90% of braking, making the friction brakes less important. Now brake giant Brembo has announced Sensify, a simpler electromechanical setup that eliminates brake fluid and a physical connection between the pedal and the brakes in one fell swoop.
