Published: September 10, 2008
Auto Industry: Hyperbrake(TM) Increases Vehicle Safety and Lowers Production Costs
GRIFFITH, Ind., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive industry is
struggling to reduce production costs, increase fuel economy, increase vehicle
safety and simplify systems complexity. Janel Hydro Company has completed
preliminary testing of the Hyperbrake(TM) system this week inGriffith,
Indiana on General Motors and Toyota vehicles. The results indicate
substantially shorter stopping distances than stock brake systems as well as
the elimination of the vacuum boost system. The Hyperbrake(TM) system has the
potential to save precious underhood space, improve fuel economy, and reduce
required parts and their associated costs.
Paul Goldsmith, Janel Hydro Vice President and Professional Race Driver,
stated, "I am very excited with the preliminary testing results of the
Hyperbrake(TM). The brake pedal feel is good and the vehicles' ability to
stop, both controlled and panic, are definitely quicker than stock brake
systems. I wish I had this system when I raced NASCAR and theIndianapolis
500." According to Dr. Henry Zhang of Purdue University, "Janel Hydro
Hyperbrake will be a critical component for a high performance vehicle braking
system."
The Hyperbrake(TM) system has the ability to work as a stand-alone brake
system or in combination with the stock braking systems on new or used
vehicles. It is a hydraulic intensification device that increases system
pressures with minimal effort. It allows the removal of the vacuum booster
system which is currently standard on all new automobiles. Through removal of
the booster, weight and fuel savings are created while eliminating the cost of
the vacuum booster. Our on-vehicle preliminary testing shows stops 17 to 30
feet less than vehicles without the Hyperbrake(TM) system installed, thereby
increasing vehicular safety.
Janel Hydro Company was founded in 1991 inDetroit, Michigan. In 2007,
work began at theGriffith, Indiana division to develop and test the
Hyperbrake(TM) system. Janel Hydro is committed to improving the safety and
efficiency of automotive braking systems through its' research and development
efforts.
SOURCE Janel Hydro Company
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