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

Unmatched braking systems
The braking system includes EBS disc brakes with ESP as an option, or alternatively the tried and tested Z-cam brakes.

These alternatives can be supplemented with particularly effective auxiliary brakes, such as VEB/VEB+ and a retarder.

Volvo’s EBS electronically controlled disc brakes are characterised by high braking effect combined with heat-resistant disc installation. Electronic control provides an extremely fast response and short braking distance. The EBS brake system is enhanced with the standard Medium package that includes the "Hill Hold” function and the optional High package that features an electronic stability program ESP.

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 suspension.

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

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