Even brake dust is becoming data driven engineering
ZF's MAXX Uniper brake links Euro 7 emissions requirements, braking performance and the broader digital safety architecture of commercial vehicles.
ZF unveiled its next generation MAXX Uniper air disc brake at IAA.
The system is designed for heavy commercial vehicles and, when combined with a specially coated rotor, ZF says it can reduce PM10 brake particle emissions by up to 65%.
The brake delivers performance of up to 30,000 Nm and has been designed with upcoming Euro 7 requirements in mind.
At first glance this looks like an emissions story.
It is also an example of how commercial vehicle safety systems are becoming more sophisticated.
Braking systems are increasingly connected to:
Electronic control.
ADAS.
Trailer systems.
Vehicle intelligence.
Predictive maintenance.
Automated driving.
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This story first appeared in The Fleet Brief Issue 004, published 21 September 2026.