Conti receives €1.5bn order for ‘semi-dry’ brake systems, air suspensions

Frankfurt, Germany – Continental AG has received a major award from a North American car maker for the series production of its ‘semi-dry brake systems’ as well as integrated automotive air supply systems.

The contract for the so-called ‘future brake system’ (FBS)  is valued at €1.5 billion, increasing the life-time sales of the new product to more than €2 billion, Continental reported 9 Nov.

In addition, the North American car maker has ordered “Continental air supply”, described as “a highly integrated air supply system used in combination with air springs on the front and rear axles for air suspension.”

The German manufacturer did not provide the financial details of the air supply component deal.

The new brake system, according to Continental, is a technology-change from wet to a semi-dry-brake system, which will include several new components.

The technology uses electromechanical brakes on the rear axle which are operated “dry”, without brake fluid.

On the front axle, the wheel brakes continue to be operated hydraulically.

The new technology also includes Continental’s second-generation brake-by-wire system.

Continental expects to start of series production of the solutions in 2025.