• Z-cam brakes 
• EBS - Electronically controlled Brake System 
• ESP - Electronic Stability Program 
• Optional auxiliary brakes, such as Volvo Engine Brake (VEB)

More effect when braking
The braking system includes EBS (Electronically controlled Brake System) disc brakes with ESP (Electronic Stability Program), or alternatively the tried and tested Z-cam brakes.

These alternatives can be supplemented with particularly effective auxiliary brakes, such as VEB (Volvo Engine Brake) and a retarder.

EBS is an anti-locking disc-brake system that electronically controls braking effect. There are many advantages to having disc brakes with electronic control via the truck's own electrical system.

Drum brakes of Z-cam type are used primarily on trucks with leaf spring suspension.

• Compact retarder - integrated with I-Shift and manual gearboxes, provides continous availability of high braking moment, even during gearchanging. Total braking effect with retarder depends on engine model and equipment, such as EPG/VEB
• Primary retarder - integrated in Powertronic and provides continuous access to high braking moment, even during gearchanging. Total braking effect with retarder depends on engine model and equipment, such as EPG/VEB

Volvo Engine Brake
The patented Volvo Engine Brake (VEB) produces higher braking effect compared with its predecessors. There is also the EPG exhaust brake for both the D9B and D13A.