A remote brake fluid reservoir, a remote brake fluid reservoir connected to a brake cylinder, vehicle assemblies with the same, parts facilitating the vehicle assemblies, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same are described herein. The remote brake fluid reservoir and the brake cylinder may be separated by a bulkhead on a body of a vehicle. Additionally, a brake fluid path can extend from the brake fluid reservoir to the brake cylinder through an opening in the bulkhead, the opening in the bulkhead having a seal. The remote brake fluid reservoir may be mounted within a front compartment of the vehicle. A center line of the brake fluid reservoir can be aligned with a center line of the vehicle. In addition, the brake cylinder may be located in a different compartment of the vehicle, such as a cabin of the vehicle, for example.

Disclosed is an electronic brake system. The electronic brake system according to the present embodiment comprises: a first block in which a mechanical part that is mechanically operated and linked with a brake pedal is disposed; a second block in which an electronic part electronically operated and controlled by an electronic control unit is disposed; and a connection line which hydraulically connects the first block and the second block. The first block and the second block can be installed at positions spaced apart from each other in a vehicle, and thus the mountability of the brake system and the degree of freedom in designing the vehicle can be improved.

Disclosed is an electronic brake system. The electronic brake system according to the present embodiment comprises: a first block in which a mechanical part that is mechanically operated and linked with a brake pedal is disposed; a second block in which an electronic part electronically operated and controlled by an electronic control unit is disposed; and a connection line which hydraulically connects the first block and the second block. The first block and the second block can be installed at positions spaced apart from each other in a vehicle, and thus the mountability of the brake system and the degree of freedom in designing the vehicle can be improved.

A brake system includes a brake master cylinder assembly that is configured to connect to a brake pedal, and includes a master cylinder housing and a master cylinder piston being moveable inside the master cylinder housing and defining a compression chamber inside the master cylinder housing. A displacement sensor is mounted on the brake master cylinder assembly. An electro-hydraulic assembly is disposed separately from the brake master cylinder assembly, the electro-hydraulic assembly and the brake master cylinder assembly are connected by a connecting oil pipe and are in communication by a brake fluid in the connecting oil pipe, and the electro-hydraulic assembly is configured to connect to a wheel brake. A controller is connected to the displacement sensor and the electro-hydraulic assembly, and controls, according to an action of the brake pedal or a brake command, the electro-hydraulic assembly to output the brake fluid to the wheel brake.

A brake system includes a brake master cylinder assembly that is configured to connect to a brake pedal, and includes a master cylinder housing and a master cylinder piston being moveable inside the master cylinder housing and defining a compression chamber inside the master cylinder housing. A displacement sensor is mounted on the brake master cylinder assembly. An electro-hydraulic assembly is disposed separately from the brake master cylinder assembly, the electro-hydraulic assembly and the brake master cylinder assembly are connected by a connecting oil pipe and are in communication by a brake fluid in the connecting oil pipe, and the electro-hydraulic assembly is configured to connect to a wheel brake. A controller is connected to the displacement sensor and the electro-hydraulic assembly, and controls, according to an action of the brake pedal or a brake command, the electro-hydraulic assembly to output the brake fluid to the wheel brake.

A strengthening member and a vehicle including a strengthening member are provided. The strengthening member can have a cross section including twenty-eight corners and twenty-eight sides creating twenty internal angles and eight external angles, and at least one recessed area extending along a length of the strengthening member.

A strengthening member and a vehicle including a strengthening member are provided. The strengthening member can have a cross section including twenty-eight corners and twenty-eight sides creating twenty internal angles and eight external angles, and at least one recessed area extending along a length of the strengthening member.

Methods and systems are provided for controlling an aspirator shut-off valve in a boosted engine. One example method includes increasing an opening of the aspirator shut-off valve to allow motive flow through an aspirator in response to engine speed between a first, lower speed and a second, higher speed. As such, control of the aspirator shut-off valve may be simplified.

Methods and systems are provided for controlling an aspirator shut-off valve in a boosted engine. One example method includes increasing an opening of the aspirator shut-off valve to allow motive flow through an aspirator in response to engine speed between a first, lower speed and a second, higher speed. As such, control of the aspirator shut-off valve may be simplified.

An embodiment discloses a vehicle disc brake including a caliper body, a banjo and a banjo bolt. An acting portion of the caliper body has a cylinder bore accommodating a piston. The caliper body is formed through a gravity casting method. A gate mark is formed on the bottom wall of the cylinder bore as a result of cutting the gate after the caliper body has been cast, and the gate mark includes a worked surface and a projecting surface. A union hole communicating with a hydraulic pressure chamber and a locking hole receiving the locking projection of a banjo are opened in the worked surface. And, an uneven portion is provided between the worked surface and the projecting surface.