• Electronically controlled Brake System (EBS)
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Z-cam brakes
• Auxiliary brakes, Volvo Engine Brake and/or gearbox retarder

More effect when braking

The braking system for most long-haul models includes state-of-the-art electronically controlled EBS disc brakes with ESP as an option, some construction and heavy haulage vehicles feature tried and tested Z-cam brakes.

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

EBS is a 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.

The Z-cam brake is used primarily on trucks with leaf spring suspension and is a drum brake design with ABS.

• Compact retarder – integrated with I-Shift and manual gearboxes. Total braking effect with retarder depends on engine type and whether an engine brake is specified
• The Volvo has a choice of very effective engine brake options VEB or VEB+

Volvo Engine Brake

The patented Volvo Engine Brake (VEB/VEB+) produces higher braking effect compared with its predecessors. There is also the EPG exhaust brake for the D9B, D11B, D13A and D13B.

Please click here to view the brochure on VEB+.